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Car alarm — This article is about the electronic device. For the Kim Possible episode, see Car Alarm (TV Episode). A car alarm is an electronic device installed in a vehicle in an attempt to discourage theft of the vehicle itself, its contents, or both. Car… … Wikipedia
Baroque chess — is a chess variant invented in 1962 by Robert Abbott. In 1963, at the suggestion of his publisher, he changed the name to Ultima, by which name it is also known. Abbott considers his invention flawed, and he has suggested amendments to the rules … Wikipedia
Fairy chess piece — Some fairy pieces Archbishop (knight + bishop compound) Chancellor (knight … Wikipedia
Key (lock) — A cut key A key is an instrument that is used to operate a lock. A typical key consists of two parts: the blade, which slides into the keyway of the lock and distinguishes between different keys, and the bow, which is left protruding so that… … Wikipedia
Monark — Monark, also known as Cykelfabriken Monark AB and Monark AB, is a Swedish bicycle, moped and motorcycle manufacturer, established in Varberg, Sweden 1908 by the industrialist Birger Svensson. In the 1950s, Monark had a successful record in off… … Wikipedia
Theories of general anaesthetic action — Structures of general anaesthetics widely used in medicine. A general anaesthetic (or anesthetic) is a drug that brings about a reversible loss of consciousness. These drugs are generally administered by an anaesthetist/anaesthesiologist in order … Wikipedia
immobilizer — [[t]ɪmo͟ʊbɪlaɪzə(r)[/t]] immobilizers N COUNT An immobilizer is a device on a car which prevents it from starting unless a special key is used, so that no one can steal the car. (in BRIT, also use immobiliser) … English dictionary
immobilizer — UK [ɪˈməʊbɪˌlaɪzə(r)] / US [ɪˈmoʊb(ə)lˌaɪzər] noun [countable] Word forms immobilizer : singular immobilizer plural immobilizers a piece of equipment that prevents a car from moving if someone tries to steal it … English dictionary
