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petrol line

petrol line

2.9
A pipe that carries fuel from the tank to the engine
  • noun
  • /ˈpɛtrəl laɪn/
  • UK
translation icon : tubería de gasolina
  • The mechanic discovered a leak in the petrol line that needed urgent repair.

Examples

  • If the petrol line is blocked, the engine will not receive any fuel.

  • Always check the petrol line for cracks or wear during routine maintenance.

  • The petrol line needs to be replaced.

  • The petrol lines are often clogged.

  • Always check the petrol line for cracks or wear during routine maintenance.

  • If the petrol line is blocked, the engine will not receive any fuel.

  • The mechanic discovered a leak in the petrol line that needed urgent repair.

Synonyms

pipe
vspetrol line
344 1.0

A long hollow tube that carries water, gas, or oil

is limited to carrying vehicle fuel between tank and engine
fuel line
vspetrol line
  • Specialized
15 3.1

A tube that carries fuel from a tank to an engine

is more specific meaning liquid vehicle fuel rather than any fuel
gas line
vspetrol line
  • Specialized
1 3.0

A pipe that carries fuel from a tank to an engine

is the same in function but uses a different fuel name

Surface Forms

petrol line singular
petrol lines plural
gasoline lines plural
gasoline line singular

Morphology

petrol + line

The meaning is directly compositional: a 'petrol line' is literally a line (pipe or hose) that carries petrol. In vehicle and everyday usage 'line' commonly denotes a pipe or hose (as in 'fuel line'), so a B1 learner who knows 'petrol' and 'line' will readily infer the intended meaning. This pattern is also cross-linguistically common, supporting full transparency.

Etymology

The noun petrol line is a simple, literal name: a line means a pipe and petrol is the fuel sent to the engine, so it refers to 'a pipe that carries petrol from a tank to the engine'.