spark plug

noun

: a part that fits into the cylinder head of an internal combustion engine and carries two electrodes separated by an air gap across which the current from the ignition system discharges to form the spark for combustion

: one that initiates or gives impetus to an undertaking

sparkplug

ˈspärk-ˌpləg

transitive verb

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In a gas engine, a small device called a spark plug ignites the compressed fuel-air mixture. —

Michael Leamy, Discover Magazine, 2 Nov. 2024 Step 2: Turn Off Mower: After 15 minutes turn off the engine, then disconnect the spark plug to avoid accidentally starting the mower during the oil change. —

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Oct. 2024 Just like your car, your lawn mower occasionally needs maintenance in the form of new spark plugs, an oil change, new tires, and a new air filter. —

Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Sep. 2024 When the wire is disconnected, carefully turn the spark plug counterclockwise to loosen and remove it. —

Timothy Dale, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for spark plug