vehicle

vehicle

noun

Definition of VEHICLE

1

something used to achieve an end <used organized protests as a vehicle for change>

Synonyms agency, instrument, instrumentality, machinery, means, medium, ministry, organ, vehicle

Related Words determinant, expedient, factor, influence, ingredient, mechanism, tool; weapon; activator, animator, catalyst, driver, energizer, executor, generator, impetus, incentive, inspiration, instigation, instigator, launcher, mover, power, stimulus, trigger; antecedent, cause, occasion, reason; subagency, subagent

2

something used to carry goods or passengers <bought a larger vehicle after they had a third baby>

Synonyms transport, transportation, vehicle

Related Words carrier, hauler, mover; transit