| auto |
short form of "automobile," a vehicle powered by a motor that uses gasoline or other fuel; car. |
| automobile |
a vehicle with four wheels that is powered by a motor that uses gasoline or other fuel; car. An automobile is used on roads to carry people. |
| bus1 |
a long motor vehicle with many rows of seats used to carry large numbers of people. Buses usually travel along a regular route. [1/3 definitions] |
| camper |
a motor vehicle that is used as a living space while camping. [1/2 definitions] |
| DMV |
the government office of each state that issues drivers' licenses and makes driving regulations. "DMV" is an abbreviation of "Department of Motor Vehicles." |
| drive |
to travel in a car, truck or other private motor vehicle. [1/11 definitions] |
| fan1 |
a machine that makes air move by means of spinning blades. It is usually driven by an electric motor. [1/3 definitions] |
| Ferris wheel |
a ride at a carnival or amusement park made of a very large upright wheel with seats hanging from the rim. A motor turns the wheel while people sit in the seats. |
| gearshift |
a lever used to change gears in a car, truck, or other motor vehicle. |
| gear stick |
the British word for the lever used to change gears in a car, truck, or other motor vehicle. "Gear stick" has the same meaning as "gearshift." |
| glider |
a light aircraft without a motor that flies on air currents. |
| headrest |
a rest or support for the head. Many chairs or seats in motor vehicles have headrests. |
| launch2 |
a large open boat with a motor for power. |
| moped |
a heavy bicycle fitted with a motor that does not have much power. |
| motor |
having to do with a motor or a thing driven by a motor. [2/4 definitions] |
| motorboat |
a boat that works by means of a motor. |
| motor scooter |
A motor scooter is a light vehicle with two wheels that uses power from a motor. It has a seat over the motor for the driver. People can ride a scooter on city streets or on highways. |
| parking lot |
an area, usually paved with concrete or asphalt, where motor vehicles can be parked. |
| sailboat |
A sailboat is a boat that is pushed by wind blowing against its sails. Sails are large pieces of cloth attached to a tall pole on the boat. When the sails are opened up wide, they catch the wind, which causes the boat to move. Modern sailboats often have a motor in addition to their sails. With a motor, a sailboat can still move if there is no wind. |
| scooter |
a small lightweight motorcycle; motor scooter. [1/2 definitions] |
| service station |
a place that sells gasoline and other things needed for cars, trucks, and other motor vehicles. Repairs are also made in some stations. |