Matching Pairs THE CAR AND ITS PARTSOnline version SEEK THE MEANING OF EACH PART OF THE VEHICLE. by YEFERSON ACERO VASQUEZ 1 Exterior component with a slightly curving surface forming the vehicle’s covering. 2 Piece of rubber or plastic attached behind the rear wheels to repel projectiles. 3 Plastic or metal grating in front of the vehicle protecting the radiator and serving as decoration. 4 Glass and plastic pane protecting the occupants from inclement weather while providing good visibility. 5 Lidlike part of the body covering and protecting the engine. 6 Enclosed space at the rear of the vehicle, or sometimes at the front, designed to hold and transport cargo that is not too large. 7 Flap concealing the fuel-tank opening, which is plugged by a cap. 8 Rubber squeegee, usually mounted in a pair; it is activated by a motor and cleans the windshield. 9 Small window among the series of windows on the side of the body. 10 Device receiving radio waves broadcast by a station. 11 Circular deformable unit made of rubber, mounted on the wheel and inflated with air, providing the connection between the car and the road, and absorbing the unevenness of the road. 12 Moving panel with a handle, attached to the body by hinges or a sliding system, providing access to the passenger compartment. 13 Decorative metal or plastic part concealing the wheel hub. 14 Lamp on the front of the vehicle to light up the space in front. 15 Mirror fixed to the outside of the passenger compartment enabling the driver to see behind and along the sides of the vehicle without turning around. 16 Side window that can be lowered, protecting against inclement weather while providing good visibility. 17 Mechanism housed in the door to lock it; it is manipulated with a key or button. 18 Metal or plastic trim embellishing the front and rear bumpers. 19 Component of the body forming a streamlined and aerodynamic casing around the wheels.
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