hotrod

/ˈhɑtˌrɑd/
noun
  1. An old car that has been modified for extra speed and power, often with a larger engine and special bodywork.
    • He spent years restoring his classic hotrod for the car show.
    • Many enthusiasts love the look of a vintage hotrod with shiny chrome.
    • The hotrod roared down the street with its powerful engine.
verb
  1. To modify a vehicle for increased speed or performance.
    • They decided to hotrod their old pickup truck for racing.
    • My uncle likes to hotrod classic cars in his garage.
    • She learned how to hotrod engines from her grandfather.
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