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bumper jack

/ˈbʌmpər dʒæk/

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/ˈbʌmpər dʒæk/C1formalamericantechnicalobsolete
  • ruТип автомобильного домкрата, который использует бампер автомобиля в качестве точки опоры для подъема машины при замене шин или ремонте. Этот инструмент в значительной степени был заменен более устойчивыми ножничными или гидравлическими домкратами.

A type of car jack that uses the vehicle's bumper as a lifting point to raise the car for tire changes or repairs. This tool has largely been replaced by more stable scissor or hydraulic jacks.

  1. Car jack for bumperB1formalamerican

    A type of mechanical jack that lifts a vehicle by its bumper, commonly used for changing tires.

    ruДомкрат для бампера

    • He used a bumper jack to lift the car and change the flat tire.
    • The old bumper jack was stored in the trunk of the car.
    • Bumper jacks are less common now due to safety concerns.