Brake grab

Benthic sampling device with two or more curved metal plates designed to converge when the sampler hits bottom and grab a specified volume of bottom sediment.

grab

Automotive; Automobile

(1) The action of brakes to seize the drum or disc suddenly when the brake pedal is pressed. (2) the action of a clutch to take up the drive suddenly when the clutch pedal is ...

grab

Construction; Flooring

The property that enables an adhesive film to hold in place an adherent which is trying to pull away. This is usually applied to a partially set film.

grab

Sports; Snowboarding

When a snowboarder uses one or both their hands to hold on to either edge of the snowboard.

idling

Automotive; Automobile

A condition of gear not active.

kinetic dynamic suspension system (KDSS)

Automotive; Automobile

It optimally adjusts front and rear stabilizers based on a set of interconnected hydraulic cylinders.　In off-road conditions, KDSS activates when it senses that a wheel has ...

four-wheel drive

Automotive; Automobile

Vehicle, frequently abbreviated FWD, the best-known example of which is the immortal 'Jeep'.

commercial vehicle

Automotive; Automobile

Vehicle designed to carry goods or passengers on a commercial basis.

motor car

Automotive; Automobile

Vehicle designed to carry from two to six-eight passengers (and their baggage).

Lamborghini Urus

Automotive; Automobile

Unveiled at the 2012 Beijing Auto Show, Urus is Lamborghini's first utility vehicle since the LM002 which was built in limited numbers between 1985-'92. Named after the ancestor ...