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air compressor

31 Episode Mentions

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An air compressor is a machine that squeezes air to make it pressurized, so you can use it to fill up tires or run tools that need air.

Technical Definition

An air compressor is a device that compresses ambient air to a higher pressure, often used for inflating tires or powering pneumatic tools. In this context it was used to inflate a tire so the car could be driven home.

Hear It Discussed

"Now it does have a built-in air compressor, which is cool. Oh, that's nice. Oh, I like that. Yeah, that's good."
F1, Ford’s Future, and the Pope’s Explorer w/ Ford CEO Jim Farley Spike's Car Radio 28:02

"There's a little compressor and it pumps air into it and raises up the back of the car."
#2653: Mechanic with Benefits The Best of Car Talk 03:53

"And a little air compressor. You get like one of those little can air compressors that most people have for filling up tires or whatever."
You Might Fix Your Own Car With Our Help Just Give Us A Call Under The Hood show 35:59