cruise control

cruise control
a system that maintains a vehicle at constant set speed, usually until the brake or accelerator is pressed.

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  • cruise control — noun control mechanism for keeping an automobile at a set speed • Hypernyms: ↑control, ↑controller * * * noun [noncount] 1 : a device in a vehicle that a driver turns on to make the vehicle continue at whatever speed the driver has chosen 2 : a… …   Useful english dictionary

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  • cruise control — cruise con.trol n a piece of equipment in a car that makes it go at a steady speed …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • cruise control — cruise con,trol noun uncount a piece of equipment in a car that keeps it traveling at the same fast speed for a long distance …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • cruise control — A feature that keeps your vehicle moving at a set speed. Old cruise controls were mere throttle control units which kept the engine speed the same. When the vehicle approached a hill, the vehicle slowed down noticeable going up and speeded up… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

  • cruise control — a system, available for some automobiles, motorcycles, etc., that automatically maintains a vehicle s speed by taking control of the accelerator. * * * …   Universalium

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