GAS PEDAL Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the phrase gas pedal. (close relations)
Definition of GAS PEDAL
Best Alternative Words for GAS PEDAL
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| accelerator | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||||
noun • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine • (chemistry) a substance that initiates or accelerates a chemical reaction without itself being affected • a scientific instrument that increases the kinetic energy of charged particles | ||||||||
| gas | nounn | |||||||
noun • the state of matter distinguished from the solid and liquid states by: relatively low density and viscosity; relatively great expansion and contraction with changes in pressure and temperature; the ability to diffuse readily; and the spontaneous tendency to become distributed uniformly throughout any container • a fluid in the gaseous state having neither independent shape nor volume and being able to expand indefinitely • a volatile flammable mixture of hydrocarbons (hexane and heptane and octane etc.) derived from petroleum; used mainly as a fuel in internal-combustion engines • a state of excessive gas in the alimentary canal • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • a fossil fuel in the gaseous state; used for cooking and heating homes verb • attack with gas; subject to gas fumes • show off | ||||||||
| gun | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel) • large but transportable armament • a person who shoots a gun (as regards their ability) • a professional killer who uses a gun • a hand-operated pump that resembles a pistol; forces grease into parts of a machine • a pedal that controls the throttle valve • the discharge of a firearm as signal or as a salute in military ceremonies verb • shoot with a gun | ||||||||
| throttle | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a valve that regulates the supply of fuel to the engine • a pedal that controls the throttle valve verb • place limits on (extent or amount or access) • kill by squeezing the throat of so as to cut off the air • reduce the air supply | ||||||||
| accelerator pedal | nounn | |||||||
noun • a pedal that controls the throttle valve | ||||||||
