A fragrant perennial in the rue family, Dictamnus albus, that gives off so much volatile essential oil that it sometimes can be lit and will burn briefly without harming the plant.

A kind of oil gas formerly used for lighting railroad cars, which carried it in compressed form.

Synonym of hit the gas

plural of gas line

A pipe or hose connecting a gas appliance to the main supply of natural gas for the apartment, office or building.

plural of gas coal

Gas for lighting or heating, made by distilling oil in closed retorts.

plural of gas engine

An engine in which motion is communicated to the piston by the alternate admission and condensation of gas in a closed cylinder.

(slang, surfing, of a surfer) To be knocked off one's surfboard by a wave.