American Dictionary
Definition vehicle in American English
vehicle
noun
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[countable]
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈviɪk(ə)l/
1
a machine that you travel in or on, especially one with an engine that travels on roads, for example a car, bus, van, truck, or motorcycle
Example
the driver of the vehicle
2
a way of expressing ideas or of making something happen
Example
The Union is the principal vehicle of communication for the employees.
Example
an investment vehicle
Example
They use the tabloid press as a vehicle for attacking the opposition.
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