V-

prefix — 2 senses

V-

prefix

Etymology From the shape of the letter v/V.

1

Automotive, Engineering, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Transport, Vehicles Morpheme Referring to an internal combustion engine piston cylinder configuration, where the cylinders are aligned in a V-like shape, in which there is an acute angle between the cylinders, and the bottom of the cylinder, where the crank is, is the bottom of the V, and the top of the cylinder is where the fuel, intake and exhaust ports are located.

Derived terms
V10, V-10, V12, V-12, V16, V-16, V-2, V2, V-4, V4, V-6, V6, V8, V-8, V-engine, V-twin
Coordinate terms
W-, Y-, X-, H-, T-, I-, R-

V-

prefix

Etymology Clipping of Vietnamese.

1

Morpheme Vietnamese; used to form nouns relating to the (popular) culture of Vietnam.

Derived terms
V-pop
Coordinate terms
C-, J-, K-, T-

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