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vehicle
1. any conveyance in or by which people or objects are transported, esp one fitted with wheels
2. Pharmacol a therapeutically inactive substance mixed with the active ingredient to give bulk to a medicine
3. a painting medium, such as oil, in which pigments are suspended
4. (in the performing arts) a play, musical composition, etc., that enables a particular performer to display his talents

vehicle [′ve·ə·kəl]
(aerospace engineering)
A structure, machine, or device, such as an aircraft or rocket, designed to carry a burden through air or space.
More restrictively, a rocket vehicle.
(materials)
The fluid component of a paint or printing ink; acts as a carrier for the pigment.
(mechanical engineering)
A self-propelled wheeled machine that transports people or goods on or off roads; automobiles and trucks are examples.

vehicle
In a paint, the liquid in which the pigment is dispersed.


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We all want to invest our money wisely and we want to get good returns from whatever investment vehicle we choose.
Theoretically, it''s better to put your money in investment vehicles such as stocks and corporate bonds than in banks that give very low interest rates.
Calpers filed a suit against Moody's Investors Service, Standard & Poor's and Fitch, accusing them of misrepresenting a complex form of debt called structured investment vehicles, which can contain a variety of assets.
 
 
 
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