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sparkplug

UK
/ˈspɑːkplʌg/
US
/ˈspɑrkplʌg/

Translations

sparkplugnoun
sparkplugs
pl
UK
/ˈspɑːkplʌg/
US
/ˈspɑrkplʌg/
bougie d’allumage
The mechanic replaced the old sparkplug to improve the car's performance.
Le mécanicien a remplacé la vieille bougie d’allumage pour améliorer les performances de la voiture.
moteurAu sens figuré, pour une personne ou une chose qui impulse une activité.
She was the sparkplug behind the successful charity event.
Elle était le moteur de la réussite de l’événement caritatif.
Additional translations
aiguillonAu sens figuré, plus littéraire.
Synonyms
spark coil
ignition plug
firing plug
sparkplugverb
sparkplugged
Past Simple
sparkplugged
Past Participle
sparkplugging
Gerund
UK
/ˈspɑːkˌplʌɡ/
US
/ˈspɑrkˌplʌɡ/
impulserAu sens figuré, pour lancer ou stimuler une activité.
She managed to sparkplug the team's enthusiasm for the project.
Elle a réussi à impulser l’enthousiasme de l’équipe pour le projet.
Additional translations
équiper de bougies d’allumageSens technique, mécanique.
Synonyms
prompt
spur
provoke
inspire
launch
catalyze
stimulate
trigger
ignite
initiate

Definitions

sparkplugnoun
A device for firing the explosive mixture in an internal combustion engine.
The mechanic replaced the old sparkplug to improve the car's performance.
A person who is a driving force or an initiator of an activity or event.
She was the sparkplug behind the successful charity event.
sparkplugverb
To initiate or stimulate an activity or event.
She managed to sparkplug the team's enthusiasm for the project.
To equip or fit (an engine, motor, etc.) with a spark plug or new spark plugs.
After rebuilding the engine, the mechanic sparkplugged it before starting the first test run.
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