cruise control

cruise con·trol

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [krooz kuh n-trohl]
- /kruz kənˈtroʊl/
- /kruːz kənˈtrəʊl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [krooz kuh n-trohl]
- /kruz kənˈtroʊl/

Definitions of cruise control words

uncountable noun cruise control In a car or other vehicle, cruise control is a system that automatically keeps the vehicle's speed at the same level. 3
noun cruise control a system in a road vehicle that automatically maintains a selected speed until cancelled 3
noun cruise control a device for keeping the speed of a motor vehicle constant for a period of time, as when driving on a turnpike 3
noun cruise control Cruise control is an electronic control system in a vehicle that automatically keeps the vehicle's speed at the same level. 3
noun cruise control Cruise control is a type of control used in vehicles to keep them moving at a particular speed. 3
noun cruise control a system, available for some automobiles, motorcycles, etc., that automatically maintains a vehicle's speed by taking control of the accelerator. 1

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Parts of speech for Cruise control

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cruise control popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 61% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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