self-propelled vehicle

/ˌˈsɛlf prəˌpɛld/

Definitions of self-propelled vehicle

1. noun

   a wheeled vehicle that carries in itself a means of propulsion
   types:

   armored vehicle, armoured vehicle

   a vehicle that is protected by armor plate

   carrier

   a self-propelled wheeled vehicle designed specifically to carry something

   forklift

   a small industrial vehicle with a power operated forked platform in front that can be inserted under loads to lift and move them

   engine, locomotive, locomotive engine, railway locomotive

   a wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks

   automotive vehicle, motor vehicle

   a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails

   personnel carrier

   a military vehicle (usually armored) for transporting military personnel and their equipment

   reconnaissance vehicle, scout car

   fast armored military vehicle with four-wheel drive and open top

   R.V., RV, recreational vehicle

   a motorized wheeled vehicle used for camping or other recreational activities

   streetcar, tram, tramcar, trolley, trolley car

   a wheeled vehicle that runs on rails and is often propelled by electricity

   tracked vehicle

   a self-propelled vehicle that moves on tracks

   tractor

   a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications

   weapons carrier

   military vehicle that is a light truck designed to carry mortars or machine guns and their crews

   amphibian, amphibious vehicle

   a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water

   armored car, armoured car

   a military combat vehicle on wheels with light armor (and usually a machine gun)

   armored car, armoured car

   an armor-plated truck with strong doors and locks used to transport money or valuables

   APC, armored personnel carrier, armoured personnel carrier

   (military) an armored vehicle (usually equipped with caterpillar treads) that is used to transport infantry

   assault gun

   an armored vehicle with the chassis of a tank (but no turret) and a large gun; used as an antitank weapon and to support infantry

   bloodmobile

   a motor vehicle equipped to collect blood donations

   bulldozer, dozer

   large powerful tractor; a large blade in front flattens areas of ground

   camper, camping bus, motor home

   a recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while traveling

   auto, automobile, car, machine, motorcar

   a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

   Caterpillar, cat

   a large tracked vehicle that is propelled by two endless metal belts; frequently used for moving earth in construction and farm work

   choo-choo

   a child's word for locomotive

   diesel locomotive

   a locomotive driven by a diesel engine

   dinkey, dinky

   a small locomotive

   doodlebug

   a small motor vehicle

   beach buggy, dune buggy

   a recreational vehicle with large tires used on beaches or sand dunes

   electric locomotive

   a locomotive that is powered by an electric motor

   4WD, four-wheel drive

   a motor vehicle with a four-wheel drive transmission system

   go-kart

   a small low motor vehicle with four wheels and an open framework; used for racing

   golf cart, golfcart

   a small motor vehicle in which golfers can ride between shots

   half track

   a motor vehicle propelled by half tracks; frequently used by the military

   hearse

   a vehicle for carrying a coffin to a church or a cemetery; formerly drawn by horses but now usually a motor vehicle

   horsecar

   an early form of streetcar that was drawn by horses

   iron horse

   (c. 1840) an early term for a locomotive

   bike, motorcycle

   a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame

   pilot engine

   a locomotive that precedes a train to check the track

   shunter

   a small locomotive used to move cars around but not to make trips

   skidder

   a tractor used to haul logs over rough terrain

   snow machine, snowmobile

   tracked vehicle for travel on snow having skis in front

   snowplough, snowplow

   a vehicle used to push snow from roads

   steam locomotive

   a locomotive powered by a steam engine

   donkey engine, switch engine

   a locomotive for switching rolling stock in a railroad yard

   armored combat vehicle, armoured combat vehicle, army tank, tank

   an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads

   tank destroyer

   an armored vehicle equipped with an antitank gun and capable of high speeds

   tank engine, tank locomotive

   a locomotive that carries its own fuel and water; no tender is needed

   traction engine

   steam-powered locomotive for drawing heavy loads along surfaces other than tracks

   motortruck, truck

   an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

   hybrid

   a vehicle that has both an electric motor and a gasoline engine

   type of:

   wheeled vehicle

   a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people