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Automobile

Of or relating to any vehicle, usually designed to carry passengers, that operates on ordinary roads and typically has four wheels and a gasoline or diesel internal-combustion engine.

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Reciprocating engine

Automotive; Automobile

Power unit in which the pistons move up and down the cylinders.

Recirculating ball steering

Automotive; Automobile

System in which a helical groove cut into the end of the steering column fits into a nut-like component with a corresponding groove.

Rear suspension

Automotive; Automobile

Springing system that allows the rear wheels to move up and down as they roll over bumps.

Rear screen

Automotive; Automobile

Similar to a rear window except that it may form part of the tailgate.

Rear seat flip-fold

Automotive; Automobile

Rear seat in which the cushion can be raised before folding down the seat back to ensure a flat floor.

Recap

Automotive; Automobile

Tyre rejuvenated by vulcanising new tread in place of the old tread. See Retread.

Recharging

Automotive; Automobile

Action of feeding electric current to a battery. It also means replacing the refrigerant in an air-conditioning unit.

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