sparkplug
Translation
sparking plug, spark plug, live wire, initiator
Examples
The mechanic replaced the old sparkplug.
The mechanic replaced the old sparking plug.
She was the sparkplug of the team.
She was the live wire of the team.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the)) sparkplug (noun) a device in an engine The car needs a new sparking plug.
Similar Words
Synonyms: igniter, catalyst, initiator, live wire
Etymology
A compound of 'spark' (a small fiery particle) and 'plug' (an object for stopping a hole). It creates a spark to ignite fuel.
Memory Tips
Picture a plug that creates a spark to start something, both literally in an engine and figuratively in a team.