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| airplane |
a machine that can fly because of the force of air upon its wings; plane. An airplane is driven by propellers or a jet engine. |
| chariot |
a vehicle with two wheels used in ancient times. A chariot was pulled by horses and driven from a standing position. It was used in wars, races, and other public events. |
| driven |
"Driven" is the past participle form of the verb "drive." [2 definitions] |
| fan1 |
a machine that makes air move by means of spinning blades. It is usually driven by an electric motor. [1/3 definitions] |
| junk2 |
a boat found in China with a high stern and flat bottom, driven by square sails. |
| motor |
having to do with a motor or a thing driven by a motor. [1/4 definitions] |
| outcast |
one who is driven out or rejected by society or a group. |
| rocket1 |
a flying device, shaped like a tube, that is driven by hot gases released from engines in its rear. Rockets are used to launch fireworks, signals, weapons, and spacecraft. [1/3 definitions] |
| screw |
a metal fastener that is like a nail with grooves that wind around it. A screw can be driven into a surface by turning it while pressing down on the head. [1/5 definitions] |
| stake1 |
a sharpened or pointed post that is driven into the ground. Stakes can be used to mark a place or to support something. [1/4 definitions] |
| turbine |
an engine driven by something that flows such as water, steam, or air. A turbine has blades or paddles that move around as the flowing water, steam, or air pushes against them. The blades or paddles are attached to a central part of the turbine called a rotor. The movement of the blades or paddles makes the rotor spin. The spinning of the rotor is used to create electricity. |
| wedge |
a piece of wood or metal shaped like a triangle with a thin edge. A wedge is driven or forced between objects to split, lift, or make them stronger. [1/5 definitions] |
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