exchangeableparts
nounUK /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl pɑːts/
US /ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒəbəl pɑːrts/
Exchangeable parts are pieces you can swap with another piece that fits the same way.
The toy car has exchangeable parts, so you can put a red wheel on it instead of a blue one.
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2. Parts of a machine that are made to the same size so any one can take the place of another.
The factory uses exchangeable parts so a broken gear can be replaced quickly.
3. Items in a set that can be traded or substituted for one another.
The game comes with exchangeable parts, letting players build different tracks.
4. Pieces of a product designed to be removed and replaced without special tools.
These exchangeable parts make the chair easy to repair at home.