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hot rod

/ˈhɒt rɒd/

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/ˈhɒt rɒd/B1informalamerican
  • ruАвтомобиль, который был модифицирован или перестроен для высокой скорости и производительности, часто старая модель с мощным двигателем. Термин возник в США в 1930-х годах и стал популярным в автомобильной культуре 1950-х годов.

A car that has been modified or rebuilt for high speed and performance, often an older model with a powerful engine. The term originated in the United States in the 1930s and became popular in the 1950s car culture.

  1. Modified carB2informalamerican

    A car that has been modified for high speed and performance, often with a powerful engine and distinctive appearance.

    ruГоночный автомобиль

    • He spent years building his own hot rod from scratch.
    • The car show featured dozens of classic hot rods.
    • Hot rods are known for their loud engines and flashy paint jobs.