- ignition key
- A key which is inserted into an ignition lock located in the passenger compartment (usually on the steering column or on the dash) and is used to switch on the ignition
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ignition key — noun a key that operates the ignition switch of an automotive engine (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑key * * * ignition key noun In a motor vehicle, the key which is turned to operate the ignition system • • • Main Entry: ↑ignite * * * igˈnition key 7 [ … Useful english dictionary
ignition key release — n. a button or other actuator which must be pushed before a vehicle s ignition key may be turned to the withdrawal position … Locksmith dictionary
ignition key — /ɪgˈnɪʃən ki/ (say ig nishuhn kee) noun a key for operating an ignition switch …
ignition — noun VERB + IGNITION ▪ start, turn, turn on ▪ Josh turned the ignition and the car sputtered to life. ▪ switch off, turn off IGNITION + NOUN … Collocations dictionary
ignition — n. 1 a mechanism for, or the action of, starting the combustion of mixture in the cylinder of an internal combustion engine. 2 the act or an instance of igniting or being ignited. Phrases and idioms: ignition key a key to operate the ignition of… … Useful english dictionary
key — [1] A parallel sided piece inserted into a groove cut part way into each of two parts, which prevents slippage between the two parts and they rotate together. Used to secure gears, pulleys, cranks, handles, etc. [2] A metal instrument for turning … Dictionary of automotive terms
Ignition — occurs when the heat produced by a reaction becomes sufficient to sustain a chemical reaction. The sudden change from a cold gas to a hot plasma in a plasma source is also called ignition.: See also: Making fire or Ignite (disambiguation)Other… … Wikipedia
ignition — [ig nish′ən] n. [ModL (Paracelsus) ignitio < L ignitus: see IGNITE] 1. a setting on fire or catching on fire 2. the means by which a thing is ignited 3. in an internal combustion engine, a) the igniting of the explosive mixture in the cylinder … English World dictionary
Key (lock) — A cut key A key is an instrument that is used to operate a lock. A typical key consists of two parts: the blade, which slides into the keyway of the lock and distinguishes between different keys, and the bow, which is left protruding so that… … Wikipedia
Ignition system — For other uses, see Ignition system (disambiguation). An ignition system is a system for igniting a fuel air mixture. Ignition systems are well known in the field of internal combustion engines such as those used in petrol (gasoline) engines used … Wikipedia
