turbo

noun

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tur·bo | \ ˈtər-(ˌ)bō

plural turbos

Definition of turbo

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : turbine

2 [by shortening] : turbocharger

turbo-

combining form

Definition of turbo- (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : coupled directly to a driving turbine turbofan

2 : consisting of or incorporating a turbine turbojet engine

Examples of turbo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Selecting the 523-hp twin-turbo 4.4-liter V-8 is almost an instinct. — Car and Driver, 27 Oct. 2021 The optional engine is Ford’s stalwart 250-hp 2.0L four-cylinder turbo, linked to an eight-speed automatic transmission. — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 5 Oct. 2021 Richardson has replaced Emory Jones during the third series of the first two games and turbo charged the Gators’ attack. — Edgar Thompson, orlandosentinel.com, 17 Sep. 2021 As its moniker implies, the sporty two-door packed a thrilling turbo engine good for around 113 horses. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2021 The company also plans to add a 2.4-liter turbo engine line, which will support expanding the range of vehicles produced in North America. — Washington Post, 29 Oct. 2021 Valdez, who allowed one run over eight innings against the Red Sox in Game 5 of the ALCS, didn’t have the same turbo sinker. — BostonGlobe.com, 27 Oct. 2021 The i-Force 3.5-liter twin turbo V6 produces 389 horsepower and 479 pound-feet of torque, or 4 more hp and 75 more lb-ft than the previous Tundra’s V8. — Karl Brauer, Forbes, 12 Oct. 2021 The Tremor is expected to deliver the usual performance and handling of an F-150 powered by Ford’s benchmark twin-turbo 3.5L V6. — Mark Phelan, Detroit Free Press, 18 Oct. 2021

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