Petrol Engine (Noun)
Meaning
An internal-combustion engine that burns gasoline; most automobiles are driven by gasoline engines.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The car's petrol engine was in need of a tune-up after years of heavy use.
- Most modern cars are equipped with a petrol engine that provides a good balance between power and fuel efficiency.
- The mechanic spent hours trying to fix the faulty petrol engine in the old sedan.
- The new sports car boasts a powerful petrol engine that can go from zero to sixty in just a few seconds.
- The company is working on developing a more environmentally friendly petrol engine that produces fewer emissions.