spark-plug
31spark plug pliers — A pliers like tool with specially shaped jaws to securely grip spark plug boots for removal and installation, and insulated handles for a shock proof grip …
32spark plug shell — The metal body of the spark plug which encloses the lower part of the insulator …
33spark plug spanner — See spark plug wrench …
34spark plug wire — A high voltage wire (either copper core or carbon core) with thick insulation. It comes from the distributor to the spark plug. Also called ignition cable …
35spark plug — 1. a device designed to fit in each cylinder of a gasoline powered internal combustion engine and to produce the electric spark for igniting the mixture of gasoline and air. 2. Informal. a person who leads, inspires, or animates a group. [1900… …
36spark plug — /ˈspak plʌg / (say spahk plug) noun a device inserted in the cylinder of an internal combustion engine, containing two terminals between which passes the electric spark for igniting the explosive gases. Also, sparking plug …
37spark plug — noun electrical device that fits into the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine and ignites the gas by means of an electric spark • Syn: ↑sparking plug, ↑plug • Hypernyms: ↑electrical device • Part Holonyms: ↑ignition, ↑ignition system …
38spark plug — noun The part of an internal combustion engine which forms a high voltage electric spark which ignites the fuel air mixture to begin the power stroke. Syn: sparking plug …
39spark plug — noun Date: 1903 1. a part that fits into the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine and carries two electrodes separated by an air gap across which the current from the ignition system discharges to form the spark for combustion 2. one… …
40spark plug — Synonyms and related words: abettor, activator, actuator, animator, arouser, cajoler, coax, coaxer, encourager, energizer, firer, gadfly, galvanizer, human dynamo, impeller, inducer, inspirer, life, motivating force, motive power, mover, moving… …
