petrol pump
Definition
Noun: A petrol pump is a machine at a filling station (service station) that is used to dispense liquid fuel, specifically gasoline (petrol), into vehicles. It draws the fuel from underground storage tanks.
Usage
The term "petrol pump" refers specifically to the dispensing unit itself. It is commonly used in British English; the equivalent term in American English is "gas pump."
Examples
- Noun:
- I pulled up to the petrol pump and began filling my car's tank.
- The attendant pointed me towards the nearest available petrol pump.
- This station has modern petrol pumps that accept contactless payment.
Advanced Usage
- "at the petrol pump": This phrase is often used when discussing the location of an action or the price of fuel.
- Prices at the petrol pump have risen again this week.
Variants and Related Words
- Fuel pump: A more general term that can refer to a pump for dispensing any type of vehicle fuel (e.g., diesel, gasoline).
- Gas pump (chiefly US): The American English term for a petrol pump.
- Dispenser: A technical or formal term for the same equipment.
- Bowser (Australian & NZ English): A term for a petrol pump or a fuel tanker truck.
Synonyms
- Fuel dispenser
- Gasoline pump (US)
- Filling station pump
Related Phrases
- Self-service pump: A petrol pump where the customer operates it without an attendant's assistance.
- Most stations in the country now have self-service petrol pumps.
- Pump nozzle: The specific handle and spout part of the petrol pump that is inserted into the vehicle's fuel tank.
Noun
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a pump in a service station that draws gasoline from underground storage tanks
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