city titty
A raised marker separating the lanes of a road.
Automotive
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classic car
nounAutomotive
An older car, especially a desirable one. Typically older than 25 years, but newer than a vintage car.
clearance time
nounAutomotive
The amount of time it takes to empty something out.
climbing lane
nounAutomotive
On a road, an inside lane on an incline that is designated for slow-moving traffic such as heavy goods vehicles.
Clio
nameAutomotive
Ellipsis of Renault Clio (“a model of car manufactured by Renault”).
clutch pedal
nounAutomotive
A pedal in a manual transmission car that modulates the clutch mechanism, via clutch plate pressure.
clutchless
adjectiveAutomotive
Without a clutch (vehicle component), or without the use of the clutch.
clutchless manual transmission
nounAutomotive
A manual transmission or a sequential manual gearbox without a manually-operated clutch (i.e., with an automatic clutch) system; used in both automobiles and motorcycles (i.e., mechanically the same as a conventional manual transmission, but lacks a physical clutch pedal). These systems facilitate the driver by automating the clutch system, but still require the driver's input to change gear manually, by means of a conventional manual gearshift. It is a form of semi-automatic transmission.
CMVSS
nameAutomotive
Initialism of Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards
coachline
nounAutomotive
A decorative horizontal line running along the sides of a motor vehicle.
coal roller
nounAutomotive
One that rolls coal; one that produces copious amounts of partially burnt fuel as black smoke in automotive exhaust on purpose.
COE
nounAutomotive
Initialism of cab over engine.
coilover
nounAutomotive
An automobile suspension device consisting of a shock absorber with a coil spring encircling it.
coke
verbAutomotive
To add deleterious carbon deposits as a byproduct of combustion.
cold-blooded
adjectiveAutomotive
Of an engine or vehicle: difficult to start; runs poorly until warmed up.
compliance car
nounAutomotive
A motor vehicle made in a manner to comply with government specification, in quantities to comply to government regulations on quota minimums, to sell to the public, frequently in limited areas, at a loss, without promotion, and under active dissuasion among dealers.
compression
nounAutomotive
The cycle of an internal combustion engine during which the fuel and air mixture is compressed.
compression ratio
nounAutomotive
The ratio of the volume between the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine and the piston before and after the compression stroke.
concept car
nounAutomotive
An automobile which is not available for retail sale and which is usually only a mock-up having limited functionality, but which may be displayed at auto shows to represent design ideas under consideration for future vehicles.
conrod
nounAutomotive
Abbreviation of connecting rod.
console
nounAutomotive
A storage tray or container mounted between the seats of an automobile.
continuously variable transmission
nounAutomotive
Any of several forms of automatic transmission, without specific gears, in which the gear ratio may be changed without any noticeable steps.
control arm
nounAutomotive
A nearly flat and roughly triangular suspension member that pivots in two places.
corner
verbAutomotive
To turn a corner or drive around a curve.
country beam
A headlight setting intended for quiet country roads at night.
coupe
nounAutomotive
A car with two doors and a nonconvertible roof. (variant of coupé)
courtesy light
nounAutomotive
A small light inside a motor vehicle that automatically switches on when a door is opened.
CPO
nounAutomotive
Initialism of certified pre-owned Referring to a used car asserted to be in good condition whose warranty (from the seller, manufacturer, or insurer) is asserted to be extensive.
crankwalk
nounAutomotive
The condition of having excessive play in the crankshaft alignment, letting it drift back and forth, allowing off-alignment interaction with the rest of the engine.
crash box
nounAutomotive
A structural component near the bumper, serving to absorb energy in a collision.
crate engine
nounAutomotive
a new, fully-assembled automobile engine that is shipped to the installer
crawl control
nounAutomotive
Slow cruise control for off-roading.
crawler lane
nounAutomotive
On a highway, a slow lane on an uphill incline that is designated for slow-moving traffic such as heavy goods vehicles.
cruising lane
nounAutomotive
On a multilane road, the right lane, intended for driving at a slower pace.
crunch
verbAutomotive
To cause the gears to emit a crunching sound by releasing the clutch before the gears are properly synchronised.
CSX
nameAutomotive
A Chrysler and Carroll Shelby car that was manufactured from 1987 to 1989
cube
Clipping of cubic inch(es).
custom car
nounAutomotive
A passenger vehicle that has been altered to improve its performance, modify its aesthetics, or combine both.
CUV
nounAutomotive
Initialism of compact crossover sport utility vehicle or compact crossover utility vehicle.
CV
nounAutomotive
Initialism of commercial vehicle
CVPI
nameAutomotive
Initialism of Crown Victoria Police Interceptor.
CVT
nounAutomotive
Initialism of continuously variable transmission.
cylinder
nounAutomotive
The space in which a piston travels inside a reciprocating engine or pump.
cylinder head
nounAutomotive
A part of an internal combustion engine, usually made as a removable piece, that closes one end of the engine's cylinders.
D-pillar
nounAutomotive
The vertical support dividing a car's rear windscreen from its rear window (where the car has a central side window between the front and rear side windows; see C-pillar).
daily
Something that is produced, consumed, used, or done every day.
daily-able
Being usable as a daily driver.
dashcam
nounAutomotive
A digital video recorder mounted on the dashboard of a vehicle or elsewhere inside the vehicle to record occurrences in the vicinity, such as traffic accidents that the vehicle has been involved in, to provide evidence for criminal prosecutions, insurance claims, etc.
DCFC
nounAutomotive
Initialism of DC fast charge, a method of recharging electric vehicle batteries.
DCT
nounAutomotive
Initialism of dual clutch transmission.
DD
nounAutomotive
Initialism of daily driver: a vehicle which is used for everyday commuting, unlike a weekend warrior / Sunday Funday vehicle.
DEF
nounAutomotive
Abbreviation of diesel exhaust fluid.
destroke
verbAutomotive
To reduce or shorten the stroke of (an engine).
detention time
nounAutomotive
The total amount of time that a truck and its driver must wait at a shipping or receiving facility to load or unload their truck beyond the scheduled appointment time.
development mule
nounAutomotive
A testbed vehicle equipped with prototype components requiring evaluation.
DFI
nounAutomotive
Initialism of direct fuel injection.
DI
nounAutomotive
Initialism of direct injection (“fuel injection”).
dial gauge
nounAutomotive
A gauge on an instrument panel with a dial face rather than an warning light or a digital display.
DIC
nounAutomotive
Initialism of driver information centre/center.
diesel
verbAutomotive
For a spark-ignition internal combustion engine to continue running after the electrical current to the spark plugs has been turned off. This occurs when there's enough heat in the combustion chamber to ignite the air and fuel mixture without a spark, the same way that heat and pressure cause ignition in a diesel engine.