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CAR
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I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
A conveyance for passengers or freight on a cable railway
Example:
they took a cable car to the top of the mountain
Synonyms:
cable car; car
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("car" is a kind of...):
compartment (a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area)
Holonyms ("car" is a part of...):
cable railway; funicular; funicular railway (a railway up the side of a mountain pulled by a moving cable and having counterbalancing ascending and descending cars)
Sense 2
Meaning:
A motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
Example:
he needs a car to get to work
Synonyms:
auto; automobile; car; machine; motorcar
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("car" is a kind of...):
automotive vehicle; motor vehicle (a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails)
Meronyms (parts of "car"):
air bag (a safety restraint in an automobile; the bag inflates on collision and prevents the driver or passenger from being thrown forward)
sunroof; sunshine-roof (an automobile roof having a sliding or raisable panel)
anti-sway bar; stabilizer bar (a rigid metal bar between the front suspensions and between the rear suspensions of cars and trucks; serves to stabilize the chassis)
fin; tail fin; tailfin (one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile)
auto accessory (an accessory for an automobile)
automobile engine (the engine that propels an automobile)
automobile horn; car horn; hooter; horn; motor horn (a device on an automobile for making a warning noise)
running board (a narrow footboard serving as a step beneath the doors of some old cars)
roof (protective covering on top of a motor vehicle)
third; third gear (the third from the lowest forward ratio gear in the gear box of a motor vehicle)
accelerator; accelerator pedal; gas; gas pedal; gun; throttle (a pedal that controls the throttle valve)
reverse; reverse gear (the gears by which the motion of a machine can be reversed)
rear window (car window that allows vision out of the back of the car)
window (a transparent opening in a vehicle that allow vision out of the sides or back; usually is capable of being opened)
fender; wing (a barrier that surrounds the wheels of a vehicle to block splashing water or mud)
first; first gear; low; low gear (the lowest forward gear ratio in the gear box of a motor vehicle; used to start a car moving)
floorboard (the floor of an automobile)
gasoline engine; petrol engine (an internal-combustion engine that burns gasoline; most automobiles are driven by gasoline engines)
glove compartment (compartment on the dashboard of a car)
grille; radiator grille (grating that admits cooling air to car's radiator)
high; high gear (a forward gear with a gear ratio that gives the greatest vehicle velocity for a given engine speed)
bonnet; cowl; cowling; hood (protective covering consisting of a metal part that covers the engine)
car window (a window in a car)
car seat (a seat in a car)
car mirror (a mirror that the driver of a car can use)
automobile trunk; boot; luggage compartment; trunk (compartment in an automobile that carries luggage or shopping or tools)
car door (the door of a car)
bumper (a mechanical device consisting of bars at either end of a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent serious damage)
buffer; fender (a cushion-like device that reduces shock due to an impact)
Domain member category:
adhesive friction; grip; traction (the friction between a body and the surface on which it moves (as between an automobile tire and the road))
chattel; movable; personal chattel (personal as opposed to real property; any tangible movable property (furniture or domestic animals or a car etc))
passenger; rider (a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it)
prang (crash)
hopped-up ((of an automobile) having the engine modified to give extra power)
rental; renting (the act of paying for the use of something (as an apartment or house or car))
tunnel (a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars))
alternator (an old term for an electric generator that produces alternating current (especially in automobiles))
spark lever ((on early automobiles) a lever mounted on the steering column and used to adjust the timing of the ignition)
saleroom; salesroom; showroom (an area where merchandise (such as cars) can be displayed)
backseat (a seat at the back of a vehicle (especially the seat at the back of an automobile))
road map (a map showing roads (for automobile travel))
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "car"):
secondhand car; used-car (a car that has been previously owned; not a new car)
phaeton; tourer; touring car (large open car seating four with folding top)
subcompact; subcompact car (a car smaller than a compact car)
stock car (a car kept in dealers' stock for regular sales)
Stanley Steamer (a steam-powered automobile)
S.U.V.; sport utility; sport utility vehicle; SUV (a high-performance four-wheel drive car built on a truck chassis)
sport car; sports car (a small low car with a high-powered engine; usually seats two persons)
saloon; sedan (a car that is closed and that has front and rear seats and two or four doors)
roadster; runabout; two-seater (an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat)
race car; racer; racing car (a fast car that competes in races)
pace car (a high-performance car that leads a parade of competing cars through the pace lap and then pulls off the course)
Model T (the first widely available automobile powered by a gasoline engine; mass-produced by Henry Ford from 1908 to 1927)
minivan (a small box-shaped passenger van; usually has removable seats; used as a family car)
minicar (a car that is even smaller than a subcompact car)
loaner (a car that is lent as a replacement for one that is under repair)
ambulance (a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals)
beach waggon; beach wagon; estate car; station waggon; station wagon; waggon; wagon (a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat)
bus; heap; jalopy (a car that is old and unreliable)
cab; hack; taxi; taxicab (a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money)
compact; compact car (a small and economical car)
convertible (a car that has top that can be folded or removed)
coupe (a car with two doors and front seats and a luggage compartment)
cruiser; patrol car; police car; police cruiser; prowl car; squad car (a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters)
electric; electric automobile; electric car (a car that is powered by electricity)
gas guzzler (a car with relatively low fuel efficiency)
hardtop (a car that resembles a convertible but has a fixed rigid top)
hatchback (a car having a hatchback door)
horseless carriage (an early term for an automobile)
hot-rod; hot rod (a car modified to increase its speed and acceleration)
jeep; landrover (a car suitable for traveling over rough terrain)
limo; limousine (large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur)
Sense 3
Meaning:
A wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad
Example:
three cars had jumped the rails
Synonyms:
car; railcar; railroad car; railway car
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("car" is a kind of...):
wheeled vehicle (a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people)
Meronyms (parts of "car"):
suspension; suspension system (a mechanical system of springs or shock absorbers connecting the wheels and axles to the chassis of a wheeled vehicle)
Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of "car"):
van ((Great Britain) a closed railroad car that carries baggage or freight)
tender (car attached to a locomotive to carry fuel and water)
slip carriage; slip coach (a railway car at the end of the train; it can be detached without stopping the train)
carriage; coach; passenger car (a railcar where passengers ride)
mail car (a railway car in which mail is transported and sorted)
handcar (a small railroad car propelled by hand or by a small motor)
guard's van (the car on a train that is occupied by the guard)
freight car (a railway car that carries freight)
club car; lounge car (railroad car having a bar and tables and lounge chairs)
cabin car; caboose (a car on a freight train for use of the train crew; usually the last car on the train)
baggage car; luggage van (a railway car where passengers' bags are carried)
Holonyms ("car" is a member of...):
railroad train; train (public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive)
Sense 4
Meaning:
Where passengers ride up and down
Example:
the car was on the top floor
Synonyms:
car; elevator car
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("car" is a kind of...):
compartment (a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area)
Holonyms ("car" is a part of...):
elevator; lift (lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building)
Sense 5
Meaning:
The compartment that is suspended from an airship and that carries personnel and the cargo and the power plant
Synonyms:
car; gondola
Classified under:
Nouns denoting man-made objects
Hypernyms ("car" is a kind of...):
compartment (a partitioned section, chamber, or separate room within a larger enclosed area)
Holonyms ("car" is a part of...):
airship; dirigible (a steerable self-propelled aircraft)
Context examples:
Health Assessment Questionnaire Disability Index (HAQ-DI) Grip: are you able to open car doors?
(HAQ-DI - Able to Open Car Doors, NCI Thesaurus)
Heavy objects like cars sink into the muck, while buried water and sewer pipes rise to the surface.
(NASA Map Reveals a New Landslide Risk Factor, NASA)
When Martin got on the electric car, he was very sick and tired.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
Epworth Sleepiness Scale (ESS) In a car, while stopped for a few minutes in the traffic.
(ESS - In a car, While Stopped for a Few Minutes in the Traffic, NCI Thesaurus)
Keep one at home and one in your car.
(First Aid, NIH)
Car emissions, chemicals from factories, dust, pollen and mold spores may be suspended as particles.
(Air Pollution, Environmental Protection Agency)
The South Korean government has recently announced plans for 16,000 more hydrogen-fueled cars and 310 special refilling stations.
(Cars Powered by New Fuel Type Tested in Australia, VOA)
The report recommends the use of cleaner, renewable energy sources, less dependence on private cars in favor of public transportation, and better waste management systems.
(WAir Pollution a Health Risk for Children, Lisa Schlein/VOA)
Scientists say the microscopic particles emitted by cars and industry are breathed deep into the lungs and enter the bloodstream.
(Air Pollution Can Trigger Glaucoma, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
The insides of our homes can contain small molecules like chloroform or benzene a component of gasoline through simple actions like showering, boiling water, or storing cars on lawnmowers in attached garages.
(Common Houseplant with Genetic Modification Can Remove Polluted Air, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)
