motor vehicle (noun)

  • 111tricycle — noun a vehicle similar to a bicycle, but having three wheels, two at the back and one at the front. ↘a three wheeled motor vehicle for a disabled driver. verb [often as noun tricycling] ride on a tricycle. Derivatives tricyclist noun …

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  • 112driver's license — noun a license authorizing the bearer to drive a motor vehicle • Syn: ↑driver s licence, ↑driving license, ↑driving licence • Hypernyms: ↑license, ↑licence, ↑permit * * * noun, pl ⋯ censes [count] …

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  • 113hand brake — noun a brake operated by hand; usually operates by mechanical linkage (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑emergency, ↑emergency brake, ↑parking brake • Hypernyms: ↑brake • Part Holonyms: ↑ …

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  • 114ignition key — noun a key that operates the ignition switch of an automotive engine (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑key * * * ignition key noun In a motor vehicle, the key which is turned to operate the ignition system • • • Main Entry: ↑ignite * * * igˈnition key 7 [ …

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  • 115steering gear — noun a gear that couples the steering wheel to the steering linkage of a motor vehicle • Hypernyms: ↑gear, ↑gear mechanism • Part Holonyms: ↑steering system, ↑steering mechanism * * * noun : the mechanism by which something i …

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  • 116tail lamp — noun lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle • Syn: ↑taillight, ↑rear light, ↑rear lamp • Hypernyms: ↑lamp • Part Holonyms: ↑electrical system * * * …

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  • 117windshield wiper — noun a mechanical device that cleans the windshield • Syn: ↑windscreen wiper, ↑wiper, ↑wiper blade • Derivationally related forms: ↑wipe (for: ↑wiper) • Hypernyms …

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  • 118hot rod — noun a motor vehicle that has been specially modified to give it extra power and speed. verb (hot rod) (hot rods, hot rodding, hot rodded) 1》 modify (a vehicle or other device) to make it faster or more powerful. 2》 drive a hot rod. Derivatives… …

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  • 119freewheeler — noun someone acting freely or even irresponsibly (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑free agent, ↑free spirit • Derivationally related forms: ↑freewheel • Hypernyms: ↑person, ↑individual, ↑ …

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  • 120half track — noun 1. a motor vehicle propelled by half tracks; frequently used by the military • Topics: ↑military, ↑armed forces, ↑armed services, ↑military machine, ↑war machine • Hypernyms: ↑tracked vehicle, ↑ …

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