motor vehicle
/ˈmoʊtər veɪhɪkəl/ · mo·tor·ve·hi·cle
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- Any land-based means of transportation in the form of a machine that operates primarily through a motor consuming fuel in order to provide power to rotate the tires. The motor vehicle was designed to be fuel-efficient and environmentally friendly.
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- A self-propelled machine designed for land transportation, typically powered by an internal combustion engine or electric motor. The motor vehicle was equipped with advanced safety features and a comfortable interior.
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- A vehicle that is powered by a motor, as opposed to being pulled or pushed by animals or human power. The motor vehicle was a significant improvement over horse-drawn carriages.
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Did you know? The first motor vehicle, invented by Karl Benz in 1886, was the Benz Patent-Motorwagen, a three-wheeled, gasoline-powered vehicle that is considered the first practical automobile.