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petrolhead

(ˈpɛtrəlˌhɛd)
n
informal a person who is excessively interested in or is devoted to travelling by car
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petrolhead

petrol head [ˈpɛtrəlhɛd] naccro mf de la mécanique petrol pump n (British) (in car, at garage)pompe f à essence petrol station n (British)station-service fpetrol tank nréservoir m d'essencepet shop nanimalerie f
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Petrolhead Ross Gatt, an Aberdeen oil worker, founded SuperClan in 2011 as an event for fellow enthusiasts while raising funds for Clan.
Now in its eighth year, the event is the brainchild of petrolhead and presenter Chris Evans, and raises money for Children in Need and four other children's charities.
Maybe petrolhead Liam has invited her to his place to admire the size of his supercar collection.
It's not a fun task for many people, unless you're a petrolhead and on first-name terms with the man under the car.
Petrolhead Elizabeth Jenkins, 19, spends her days taking apart cars, lorries and trucks as she learns her trade.
'Petrolhead' Elizabeth Jenkins, 19, spends her days taking apart cars, lorries and trucks as she learns her trade.
Summary: Autonomous driving is becoming all the rage now and any petrolhead would vouch for that.
The post Le Mans, the petrolhead's pilgrimage appeared first on Cyprus Mail.
Jon added: " The Car Club scene in North Wales is huge; from true classics to modern day rally and race cars, we hope that our ''''Petrolhead Night' ''' will bring everyone together in one place - the ultimate networking event - so we can all enjoy looking at each other's pride and joy.
So thank heavens for James May, the floppy-haired petrolhead who is good in a tight spot, as he proved in a recent episode of Top Gear when he and his fellow travellers tried to find the source of the Nile in estate cars.
DUBAI When petrolhead Steven Bennett first heard his colleagues had nominated him to win a Radio 2 contest to spend a day on the F1 track in Hungary, he couldn't believe his ears.
This spineless Government is apparently more interested in pandering to the selfish whining of the petrolhead lobby, than in reducing the daily carnage on our roads.
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