Turbo Meaning
/ˈtɜː.bəʊ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA turbine.
nounClipping of turbocharger.
Sentence Examples
Frank Whittle, a British pilot, designed and patented the first turbo jet engine in 1930.
She noted that the program combines her precise interests: sustainable energy and turbo machinery.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The mechanic installed a ____ in the car to boost engine power.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new car has a ____ engine that provides much more power and better fuel efficiency than the previous model today.
Word Origin & History
From turbine.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Superchargers are generally heavier and more expensive than turbos […]"
— 2008 February 17, Don Sherman, “More Power? Add Pressure”, in New York Times:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The mechanic installed a ____ in the car to boost engine power.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The new car has a ____ engine that provides much more power and better fuel efficiency than the previous model today.