Ariel (vehicle) — Ariel was a bicycle, motorcycle and automobile marque manufactured based in Bournbrook, Birmingham, England. Car production moved to Coventry in 1911. The company name was reused in 1999 for the formation of Ariel Ltd, a sports car… … Wikipedia
Bicycle brake — Animation of a single pivot side pull calliper brake for the rear wheel of a steel framed road bike. A bicycle brake is used to slow down or stop a bicycle. There have been various types of brake used throughout history, and several are still in… … Wikipedia
Road roller — A road roller (sometimes called a roller compactor , or just roller ) is a compactor type engineering vehicle used to compact soil, gravel, concrete, or asphalt in the construction of roads and foundations. In some parts of the world, road… … Wikipedia
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Paris Métro — Métro Paris region public transport Métro lines Line 1 … Wikipedia
Traction engine — A traction engine is a self propelled steam engine used to move heavy loads on roads, plough ground or to provide power at a chosen location. The name derives from the Latin tractus , meaning drawn , since the prime function of any traction… … Wikipedia
Bogie — This article is about wheeled wagons and trolleys. For Bogey, see Bogie (disambiguation). US style railroad truck with journal bearings in journal boxes … Wikipedia
tyre — /ˈtaɪə / (say tuyuh) noun 1. a band of metal or rubber, fitted round the rim of a wheel as a running surface. The inflated rubber pneumatic tyre provides good adhesion and resistance to shock. –verb (t) (tyred, tyring) 2. to furnish with a tyre… …