spark-plug
101spark gap — noun 1. a component of an ignition system; consists of two shaped electrodes and the space between them • Hypernyms: ↑component, ↑constituent, ↑element • Part Holonyms: ↑ignition, ↑ignition system 2. the gap between two high potential terminals …
102spark — Synonyms and related words: AC arc, Beau Brummel, Poulsen arc, abettor, activate, actuate, actuator, address, animate, animator, aperiodic discharge, arc, arc column, arc discharge, atom, bake, be in heat, beau, begin, blade, blaze, blink,… …
103spark gap — noun Date: 1889 a space between two high potential terminals (as of an induction coil or spark plug) through which pass discharges of electricity; also a device having a spark gap …
104spark advance — Causing the spark plug to fire earlier by altering the position of the distributor breaker points in relation to the distributor shaft. See advance electronic spark advance ignition advance …
105plug spanner — See drain plug spanner spark plug spanner …
106plug wrench — See drain plug wrench spark plug wrench …
107spark — spark1 sparkless, adj. sparklessly, adv. sparklike, adj. /spahrk/, n. 1. an ignited or fiery particle such as is thrown off by burning wood or produced by one hard body striking against another. 2. Also called sparkover. Elect. a. the light… …
108spark gap — noun a) A gap, between two electrical terminals, across which sparks are generated. b) Such a gap as a component of an engines ignition system, especially that between the electrodes of a spark plug …
109spark — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. flash; inspiration; iota, jot; informal, beau, swain, gallant. See heat, love. II (Roget s IV) n. Syn. glitter, glow, sparkle; see fire 1 , flash 1 . III (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) I n. 1. flash… …
110spark air gap — The gap between the electrodes of a spark plug. Also see surface gap …
