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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| On its fourth go-round, the racing car set a new world speed record for a land vehicle powered solely by direct energy from the sun. The satellite asset tracking unit is the size of a car stereo and can be easily installed on a land vehicle or marine vessel for instant, global two-way text messaging communications. Ultra MSI expects to deliver more than 1,200 hand control units for use in the Protector on the Stryker's Land Vehicle Weapons Turret Control over the life of the program. |
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