air-intake

British  

noun

1. 1. an opening in an aircraft through which air is drawn, esp for the engines

   2. the amount of air drawn in

2. the part of a carburettor or similar device through which air enters an internal-combustion engine

3. any opening, etc, through which air enters, esp for combustion or cooling purposes

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Example Sentences

Under a Metro rule at the time, an operator was not allowed to turn off a train’s air-intake without authorization from the ROCC.

From Washington Post

They found a loose electrical connection in the air-intake system and fixed it.

From The New Yorker

Passengers in the tunnel were choking on smoke that was drawn into the train by its air-intake system, which remained activated.

From Washington Post

The steps include repairs on the high-voltage third rails, which power the trains, and new employee protocol that will direct operators to cut off a train’s air-intake system in the event of smoke.

From Washington Times

But Hart, also addressing the news media, contradicted Beyer and Mikulski, saying investigators have not determined whether the air-intake system drew smoke into the cars.

From Washington Post