sparkplug
Cylinder's fire starter
A sparkplug is a device that produces an electric spark to ignite fuel in an internal combustion engine.
Figuratively, a sparkplug is someone who energizes a group or drives action: She was the sparkplug of the whole operation.
Also spelled as two words: spark plug.
Unfilled space between
- electrodeConductive interface point
- firingTerminating employment
- timingArt of choosing moments
- coilWound circular arrangement
distributor · ignition · misfire · fouling · gapping · wire · boot · pre-ignition
Reciprocating cylinder component
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- carburetorEngine fuel-air mixer
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
- camshaftLobed rod operating valves
valvetrain · intake · exhaust · manifold · horsepower · torque · fuel injection · turbocharger
One who provokes action
- motivatorSomething prompting action
- energizerSource of drive
- dynamoMotion-to-electricity converter
- driverVehicle operator
activator · initiator · leader · mover · inspirer · firebrand · go-getter · live wire
Tool for turning fasteners
- socketHollow receiving cavity
- torqueRotational force measurement
- tune-upRoutine vehicle maintenance
- replacementWhat takes another's place
diagnostics · maintenance · repair · garage · grease · ratchet · feeler gauge · anti-seize
gap
Unfilled space between
coil · distributor · ignition · misfire · fouling · gapping · wire · boot · pre-ignition · detonation
piston
Reciprocating cylinder component
- cylinderCircular-based solid form
- carburetorEngine fuel-air mixer
- crankshaftRotating engine shaft
camshaft · valvetrain · intake · exhaust · manifold · horsepower · torque · fuel injection · turbocharger · supercharger
instigator
One who provokes action
driver · activator · initiator · leader · mover · inspirer · firebrand · go-getter · live wire · self-starter
wrench
Tool for turning fasteners
replacement · diagnostics · maintenance · repair · garage · grease · ratchet · feeler gauge · anti-seize · thread
energy
Power to do work
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- dynamismActive, energetic quality
- vigorActive physical strength
drive · spirit · pep · verve · zest · liveliness · animation · spunk · vim · oomph
- enthusiastsenthusiasts, fans, devotee, enthusiast, buff
- go-gettersgo-getter, striver, achiever, hustler, driven
sparkplugkill switch
Emergency shutoff mechanism
choke · fire extinguisher · engine brake · dampener · damper
sparkplugwet blanket
One who discourages others
killjoy · party pooper · buzzkill · deadweight · drag
sparkplugbattery
Portable electricity storage
ground wire · resistor · capacitor · alternator · fuse