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Meaning of "petrolhead" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PETROLHEAD

petrolhead  [ˈpɛtrəlˌhɛd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PETROLHEAD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Petrolhead is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PETROLHEAD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Petrolhead

Petrolhead is the third studio album by Cold Chisel guitarist / vocalist Ian Moss. The songs on the album are written by Don Walker, Ian Rilen, Spencer P. Jones and Andy Heggen. This album was a departure from Ian's previous albums as it has more of a Hard Rock sound to it. Moss said that "it was a conscious decision to get back to something I was always happy doing. The result is tough, ballsy blues meets rock...plenty of heart, alive and kicking."...

Definition of petrolhead in the English dictionary

The definition of petrolhead in the dictionary is a person who is excessively interested in or is devoted to travelling by car.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PETROLHEAD


billhead
ˈbɪlˌhɛd
bobblehead
ˈbɒbəlˌhɛd
bubblehead
ˈbʌbəlˌhɛd
bufflehead
ˈbʌfəlˌhɛd
bullhead
ˈbʊlˌhɛd
chucklehead
ˈtʃʌkəlˌhɛd
dummelhead
ˈdʌməlˌhɛd
fiddlehead
ˈfɪdəlˌhɛd
knucklehead
ˈnʌkəlˌhɛd
metalhead
ˈmɛtəlˌhɛd
muddlehead
ˈmʌdəlˌhɛd
nailhead
ˈneɪlˌhɛd
railhead
ˈreɪlˌhɛd
shovelhead
ˈʃʌvəlˌhɛd
steelhead
ˈstiːlˌhɛd
toolhead
ˈtuːlˌhɛd
towelhead
ˈtaʊəlˌhɛd
trailhead
ˈtreɪlˌhɛd
turtlehead
ˈtɜːtəlˌhɛd
wellhead
ˈwɛlˌhɛd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PETROLHEAD

petrol tank
petrol tanker
petrol-driven
petrol.
petrolage
petrolatum
petroleous
petroleum
petroleum ether
petroleum jelly
petroleur
petroleuse
petrolic
petroliferous
petrologic
petrological
petrologically
petrologies
petrologist
petrology

WORDS THAT END LIKE PETROLHEAD

against the head
ahead
armed bullhead
arrowhead
barrelhead
brown bullhead
forehead
go ahead
go-ahead
head
head-to-head
knock on the head
masthead
overhead
printhead
redhead
swellhead
the go-ahead
to pay cash on the barrelhead
Whitehead

Synonyms and antonyms of petrolhead in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «petrolhead» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PETROLHEAD

Find out the translation of petrolhead to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of petrolhead from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «petrolhead» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

petrolhead
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

petrolhead
570 millions of speakers

English

petrolhead
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

petrolhead
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

petrolhead
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

petrolhead
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

petrolhead
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

petrolhead
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

petrolhead
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Petrolhead
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

petrol
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

カーキチ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

petrolhead
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Petrolhead
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

petrolhead
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

petrolhead
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पेट्रोलॉईड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

petrolhead
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

petrolhead
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

petrolhead
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

petrolhead
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

petrolhead
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

petrolhead
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

petrolhead
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

petrolhead
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

petrolhead
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of petrolhead

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PETROLHEAD»

The term «petrolhead» is regularly used and occupies the 63.299 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PETROLHEAD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about petrolhead

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PETROLHEAD»

Discover the use of petrolhead in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to petrolhead and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Petrolhead: The Life and Times of a Classic Car Buff
This is the story of the cars of an irredeemable motorhead, who has owned more than 100 vehicles over almost 50 years spent mainly in the UK but also includes several years in Houston, Texas.
Roger Austin Learmonth, 2004
2
Torque
Being a self-confessed petrolhead, I definitely love anything with four wheels. It is great to note that auto manufacturers are paying more attention to the environment in recent times by building environmental friendly cars. Toyota, and to a ...
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3
Through the Eye of a Needle
IN WHICH A WELL-KNOWN PETROLHEAD HAS A CUSTARD PIE SHOVED IN HIS FACE ... The question was thrown into relief when I was asked to interview a well known petrolhead, Jeremy Clarkson, after he had a custard pie shoved in ...
John-Paul Flintoff, 2010
4
Sew Your Own: Man finds happiness and meaning of life - ...
IN WHICH A WELL-KNOWN PETROLHEAD HAS A CUSTARD PIE SHOVED IN HIS FACE ... The question was thrown into relief when I was asked to interview a well known petrolhead, Jeremy Clarkson, after he had a custard pie shoved in ...
John-Paul Flintoff, Jean-Paul Flintoff, 2011
5
The Summer Wedding
sustainable, et cetera, which was the only way Daddyo got the planning – ironic given he's such a petrolhead.' She wasn't quite up to speed with talking to a fiveyearold yet. Hopelooked puzzled. 'What's a petrolhead?' 'Well,we're ponymad , ...
Fiona Walker, 2013
6
Torque
1 ' Ever the petrolhead, -, RAYMOND LAI is back. With more test mileage under his belt, expect to read more of his exploits in the world — » of motorsports and all things automotive in the upcoming issues of the magazine. You just can't put a  ...
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7
Follow the Money
“Apparently Cartwright is a real petrolhead. It's rumoured he has quite a collection of interesting cars hidden away out at his farm.” “What type ofcars?' “Oh the usual for drug dealers. 911 Porsche Turbo, Ferrari, Mercedes SL AMG. All that sort ...
Clifton Hughes, 2014
8
Reading Development and Difficulties
He was a real petrolhead – the reader needs to know that Top Gear is a popular car show and that a petrolhead is a word used to describe someone who is very interested in cars. When studying the development of inference-making ability, ...
Kate Cain, 2010
9
Pies and Prejudice: In search of the North
How come if you're tragically obsessed with vile, globe-destroying, penis substitutes you get the nickname petrolhead but if you like trains, you're an anorak? Petrolhead sounds way sexier, you have to admit. It says something about our world ...
Stuart Maconie, 2008
10
Billy Bonkers: Not My Pants
Not My Pants Giles Andreae. Billy landed inside the famous Rage Cage! “ Sorrysorrysorry!” Billy garbled, turning to look at Scoot Petrolhead. But the champion's hands had fallen from the wheel, and hishead was drooping forwards on his chest ...
Giles Andreae, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PETROLHEAD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term petrolhead is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Nelson 'petrolhead' pals take part in Two Ball Banger Rally
Two “petrolhead” pals are preparing for the drive of their life when they take part in the Two Ball Banger Rally. Nelson friends and workmates ... «Pendle Today, Jul 15»
2
Pilot Profile: Nick Mason – Pink Floyd
Petrolhead and Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason used to hate flying with a passion — but now he and his wife Annette are both enthusiastic ... «PilotWeb, Jul 15»
3
Dark Grey BMW 1M On ADV.1 Wheels
Clean BMW 1M On ADV1 Wheels 1 750x500 Dark Grey BMW 1M On ADV.1. I have yet to find a petrolhead that doesn't like the BMW 1M. «BMWBLOG, Jul 15»
4
LOCAL MOTORSPORT: The day that the circus comes to town
This seemed to be the nirvana of any self-respecting petrolhead. A jubilant atmosphere surrounded the service tent, and it soon became clear ... «BDlive, Jul 15»
5
Dine in Style at Porsche Cars North America's New Restaurant
Nevertheless, love and food quite often go along, and so does the feelings a petrolhead has for his car with the care for the good food. At least ... «autoevolution, Jul 15»
6
This Is How a McLaren Looks after Crashing at 150 MPH
As for the supercar, while we don't have the list of parts that can be salvaged, it's obvious this is short enough to ruin a petrolhead's mood. «autoevolution, Jul 15»
7
Yet another sign Apple is working on a car
But petrolhead (or is that batteryhead?) fanboys may have some years to wait - if an iCar does make it out the lab, it reportedly won't go into ... «Management Today, Jul 15»
8
Watch this classic duel between two motorbike legends
But every petrolhead needs to see this duel because it's utterly breathtaking. At the risk of sounding like a stuck record, we wish Formula One ... «Recombu, Jul 15»
9
Petrolhead and property tycoon: Mayoman Martin Birrane's life in the …
'This is a lovely old building, definitely it's worth restoring to much of its former glory. The planners seem to agree that it's magnificent - perhaps ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
10
Mr and Mrs Supercar pranged by eyesore row
... sued by their neighbours who claim they are disturbing the tranquillity of Rutland Water, in the East Midlands, with their petrolhead paradise. «The Sunday Times, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Petrolhead [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/petrolhead>. Oct 2026 ».
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