ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CAR
From Anglo-French carre, ultimately related to Latin carra, carrum two-wheeled wagon, probably of Celtic origin; compare Old Irish carr.
Definition of car in the English dictionary
The first definition of car in the dictionary is Also called: motorcar, automobile. a self-propelled road vehicle designed to carry passengers, esp one with four wheels that is powered by an internal-combustion engine. Other definition of car is a conveyance for passengers, freight, etc, such as a cable car or the carrier of an airship or balloon. Car is also a railway vehicle for passengers only, such as a sleeping car or buffet car.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CAR»
The term «car» is very widely used and occupies the
762 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
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Principal search tendencies and common uses of
car
List of principal searches undertaken by users to access our
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10 QUOTES WITH «CAR»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
car.
Life is a gamble. You can get hurt, but people die in plane crashes, lose their arms and legs in car accidents; people die every day. Same with fighters: some die, some get hurt, some go on. You just don't let yourself believe it will happen to you.
I don't think radio is selling records like they used to. They'd hawk the song and hawk the artist and you'd get so excited, you'd stop your car and go into the nearest record store.
A paparazzo once jumped out of a car and started running backward with me. I slowed down out of courtesy because she started drifting into the street. I reached out my hand and moved her back so she didn't get hit by a bus.
I lived on the top of one hill and the school was at the top of another hill. Nobody ever went to school by car - we didn't have any cars during the war. So that to and from school was itself a training.
I promise you a police car on every sidewalk.
I did 10 years of comedies and 10 years of Westerns. I really like to stay away from car chases. I prefer the more intimate film. You have a much more direct association with the emotions.
I used to look like a deer in headlights on the red carpet. You step out of the car and it's bedlam. Everyone's got crazy eyes.
Every business decision I ever made I learned from my grandfather Papa Sam. He moved here from Russia when he was a boy. He worked his way up selling newspapers and ladies' handbags, and eventually, he became Cadillac Sam, one of the biggest car dealers in Chicago.
I feel like we're a very good top-10 car, but we really have to work hard and find a unique way to get these top fives.
You need someone to tell you how to do things like hitting your marks, or driving a car so it looks right or getting out of a car so it doesn't take a million years of screen time.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CAR»
Discover the use of
car in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
car and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Car Design is a comprehensive collection of photographs from European, Japanese, and American automobile advertising campaigns of the last fifty years.
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How to Make Your
Car Handle
Offers instructions for tuning or modifying all car parts for improved handling, safety, and performance
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Car Buying Revealed: How to Buy a
Car and Not Get Taken for ...
Gives advice on every aspect of purchasing a car, including determining budget limits; buying new, used, or foreign cars; negotiating a deal; and making financing arrangements.
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Car: A Drama of the American Workplace
Traces the development of the 1996 Ford Taurus, and describes the interactions between designers, engineers, marketers, accountants, and manufacturing staff
Cars.
Kingsley Dennis, John Urry, 2009
Top Gear’s Richard Hammond is in the driving seat for this turbo-charged tour through the nuts and bolts of car technology. Underneath the bonnet of every car there’s a lot of fast, furious, and spectacular science going on.
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Car: The Definitive Visual History of the Automobile
The book will not only cover the technological developments and manufacture of cars, but also the cultural backdrop against which the various models arose, and the enduring impact which the car has had on society as an object of curiosity, ...
Although disagreements abound about the feasibility and practicality of these vehicles, this book presents the basics behind the idea of solar cars.
Want to feel as if your favorite band is performing right on top of your dashboard? Or are you more about hands-free phone access and a DVD player to entertain the kids? This book can help with either project and many others.
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Car Hacks and Mods For Dummies
Well, here's how to add what they forgot and change what bugs you! This handy guide steers you safely past warranty pitfalls, shows you what modifications are legal, provides performance tips, and helps you make your car look cool.
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CAR»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
car is used in the context of the following news items.
Apple and Google's in-car technology raises 'serious public safety …
But the increasingly elaborate screens have also sparked a broad debate about how much technology is appropriate in a car. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
EU states call for tough new car fuel efficiency targets
The 2025 target for Europe's car makers would be in addition to an existing one for new cars in 2021 to emit no more than an average of 95g ... «The Guardian, Jul 15»
Austin Dillon walks away after car flies into catch fence in violent last …
Flying over the competition, Dillon's car hit the catch fence with its roof, coming to an abrupt halt and flying back onto the track. The incident ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
Brutally honest advert for car 'all rusted and stinking of mackerel …
"It's all over the road in Church Lane which will be cleaned up once the car is gone, I promise, for any residents who may be reading this. «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
When is the best time to buy a car?
Most car makers have rolled out next-year's models by late August or early ... Experts are quick to say that the best time to buy a car is when you ... «MarketWatch, Jul 15»
Apple's push into automotive spurs race to cash in on car-as-device …
Most recently, a report claimed Apple's secret car project has grown so large that it's taking a toll on other departments as Apple reassigns key ... «Apple Insider, Jul 15»
Hong Kong cabbies urge government to act as Uber, car-hailing …
Hong Kong transport officials came under fire on Tuesday for failing to tackle private car drivers offering paid rides through car-hailing apps. «South China Morning Post, Jul 15»
Elsaco's racing simulator lets you drive virtual car with vibrations and …
Engineers in the Czech Republic have built a series of racing game simulators designed to let players feel like they're driving a real car. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
Google Self-driving car heads to Austin
The self-driving car is a bit of tech that is coming no matter how you feel about cars with the ability to drive themselves around the streets of the ... «SlashGear, Jul 15»
Six steps to choosing the best company car
Choosing a company car can be a mind-boggling experience. There are so ... The best company car has a cost-effective P11d value. Sounds ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
