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diesel shortened form of "diesel engine," a type of internal-combustion engine that burns fuel oil which is ignited by being sprayed into a chamber in which highly compressed air, rather than an electric spark, provides the heat. [1/3 definitions]
diesel engine a type of internal-combustion engine that burns fuel oil which is ignited by being sprayed into a chamber in which highly compressed air, rather than an electric spark, provides the heat.
distributor an electrical device in an internal combustion engine that transmits current in proper sequence to the spark plugs. [1/2 definitions]
flintlock an obsolete gun mechanism in which a flint strikes steel, making a spark that ignites the priming powder. [1/2 definitions]
ignition a device for igniting something by means of friction, an electrical spark, or the like; in an internal combustion engine, the device or system that ignites the fuel to start the engine. [1/3 definitions]
inspiration motivation or creative spark. [1/4 definitions]
plug a spark plug. [1/10 definitions]
preignition in an internal-combustion engine, the ignition of fuel before the spark plug fires.
ring a bell to spark a response in one's mind, esp. related to a particular memory; sound familiar.
scintillation a spark, flash, or twinkle of light. [1/2 definitions]
spark gap a space between two electrodes in which an electrical discharge, or spark discharge, may occur.
sparkle a fiery or brightly glowing particle; spark. [1/9 definitions]
stale boring or lacking spark, especially because of overuse or lack of originality. [1/5 definitions]
strike to cause (a match) to produce a light or spark by means of friction. [1/31 definitions]