Glossary

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A

Automobile (aw-tuh-muh-beel)

A passenger vehicle designed for operation on ordinary roads and typically having four wheels and a gasoline or diesel internal-combustion engine.

Accident (ak-si-duh nt)

An undesirable or unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally and usually results in harm, injury, damage, or loss; casualty; mishap: automobile accidents.

C

Commercial (kuh-mur-shuh l)

Suitable for or catering to business rather than private use: commercial kitchen design; commercial refrigeration.

R

Residential (rez-i-den-shuh l)

Suited for or characterized by private residences: a residential neighbourhood.

W

Windshield (wind-sheeld)

A shield of glass, in one or more sections, projecting above and across the dashboard of an automobile.
Also called, especially British, wind-screen.