swap-outparts
nounUK /ˈswɒp aʊt pɑːts/
US /ˈswɑːp aʊt pɑːrts/
Extra parts you keep to replace broken ones.
The mechanic used swap-outparts to fix the old engine quickly.
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2. Parts traded between machines or vehicles.
The team kept swap-outparts for both trucks in the same shed.
3. Items exchanged during a swap meet.
Collectors brought swap-outparts to trade at the weekend fair.
4. Components set aside for quick replacement during a race.
The pit crew laid out swap-outparts before the race began.