(British) Describing a hybrid engine or vehicle that uses a combination of petrol and electricity.
(British) Describing a hybrid engine or vehicle that uses a combination of petrol and electricity.
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An automobile powered by both an internal combustion engine and an electric motor.
(informal) A motor vehicle powered by petrol (as opposed to diesel).
(UK) a tank designed to hold petrol.
(Commonwealth, excluding, Canada) A fluid consisting of a mixture of refined petroleum hydrocarbons, primarily consisting of octane, commonly used as a motor fuel.
(transitive, dated) To fill or supply (a vehicle, etc.) with petrol.