replacement part

Fix-it supply item

A replacement part is a component that substitutes for one that has worn out, broken, or become obsolete.

The term appears most often with machinery, vehicles, and appliances: The mechanic ordered a replacement part for the transmission.

Replacement parts may be original manufacturer components or aftermarket alternatives.

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fix · quick fix · repair · mechanic · garage · broken · worn · wear and tear · upgrade · aftermarket · original · factory · install · service manual · order · catalog · out of stock · warranty

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originality/authenticity

replacement partoriginal equipment

wholeness vs. component

replacement partfinished product

Completed manufactured good

Family

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G