Car Battery (Noun)
Meaning
A lead-acid storage battery in a motor vehicle; usually a 12-volt battery of six cells; the heart of the car's electrical system.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mechanic determined that the car's electrical issues were caused by a dead car battery that needed to be replaced.
- She purchased a new car battery after the old one stopped holding a charge during the cold winter months.
- To avoid draining the car battery, he turned off the headlights when the engine was not running.
- If the car battery is not properly maintained, it can lead to a breakdown and leave you stranded on the side of the road.
- He learned how to jump-start a car with a dead car battery using jumper cables and another vehicle.