engine mount

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English

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Noun

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engine mount (plural engine mounts)

  1. Part of a motor vehicle that connects the engine to the vehicle frame.
    Synonym: motor mount

Usage notes

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Engine mounts (motor mounts) usually consist of pairs of metal plates separated by a rubber insulator, which prevent the vibration of the engine from shaking the vehicle. One plate attaches to the engine, while the other attaches to the vehicle frame or body.

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