cruise control
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noun
a system, available for some automobiles, motorcycles, etc., that automatically maintains a vehicle's speed by taking control of the accelerator.
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British Dictionary definitions for cruise control
cruise control
noun
a system in a road vehicle that automatically maintains a selected speed until cancelled
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