vehicle

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ˈviː.ɪ.kəl/, /ˈvɪə.kəl/
• (GA) IPA: /ˈvi.ə.kəl/, /ˈviˌ(h)ɪ.kəl/
• (AU) IPA: /ˈvɪː(ə).kəl/

Noun

vehicle (plural vehicles)

1. A conveyance; a device for carrying or transporting substances, objects or individuals.
2. A medium for expression of talent or views.
3. A liquid content (e.g. oil) which acts as a binding and drying agent in paint. (FM 55-501).
4. (pharmaceuticals) The main excipient (such as an oil or gel) that conveys the active ingredient of a drug.
5. An entity to achieve an end.
6. (Buddhism) A mode or method of spiritual practice; a yana.
7. (Hinduism) An animal or (rarely) a plant on which a Hindu deity rides or sits

Synonyms

• (Hinduism) vahan

Related terms

• vector
• vectorial
• vectorize

Translations

• French: véhicule
• German: Fahrzeug, Gefährt, Vehikel, Wagen, Fuhrwerk, Verkehrsmittel
• Italian: veicolo
• Portuguese: veículo
• Russian: тра́нспортное сре́дство
• Spanish: vehículo

Translations

• German: Mittel, Vehikel, Instrument, Medium, Transportmittel, Aufhänger
• Italian: mezzo
• Portuguese: veículo, meio
• Russian: тра́нспортное сре́дство

Translations

• German: Bindemittel, Filmbildner

Translations

• German: Trägersubstanz, Träger

Translations

• German: Vehikel, Mittel

Translations

• Spanish: vehículo, vehículos

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