exhaust manifold

noun

, Automotive.

1. a component of the exhaust system consisting of a collection of tubes, usually of cast iron, that channel the exhaust gases from the cylinders of an engine to the rest of the exhaust system.

Word History and Origins

Origin of exhaust manifold¹

First recorded in 1915–20

Example Sentences

He then bolted the exhaust manifold over the intake so the muffler connection barely touched the hub cap.

From Project Gutenberg

For example, there is neither an intake or exhaust manifold on the motor.

From Project Gutenberg