Scoop

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-005079",
  "term": "Scoop",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "A functional or decorative opening on the hood or side of a vehicle designed to direct airflow. A functional scoop channels air to the engine compartment for cooling or to an intercooler for forced induction systems. Decorative scoops, often found on performance-oriented vehicles, mimic the appearance of their functional counterparts without serving an active purpose.",
  "subject": "Automotive",
  "see_also": [
    "scoop bonnet",
    "scoop driver"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "de": "Luftöffnung",
    "es": "toma de aire",
    "fr": "prise d'air"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/scoop/"
}