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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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| The little vehicle came to a standstill only a few feet away. Mudge, who was at the rudder, kept in a straight line, and by a turn of his hand checked the lurches which the vehicle had a tendency to make. They followed the way till they reached the beginning of the ascent, on the crest of which the vehicle from Trantridge was to receive her, this limit having been fixed to save the horse the labour of the last slope. |
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