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  1. low beam
    the beam of a car's headlights that provides illumination for a short distance
  2. high beam
    the beam of a car's headlights that provides distant illumination
  3. airplane
    a fixed-wing aircraft powered by propellers or jets
  4. ambulance
    a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals
  5. seat
    any support where you can sit
  6. bicycle
    a vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
  7. biplane
    old fashioned airplane; has two wings one above the other
  8. boat
    a small vessel for travel on water
  9. brake light
    a red light on the rear of a motor vehicle that signals when the brakes are applied to slow or stop
  10. brake
    a restraint used to slow or stop a vehicle
  11. bridge
    structure allowing passage across a river or other obstacle
  12. bumper
    a bar on a vehicle to absorb shock and prevent damage
  13. bus
    a vehicle carrying many passengers
  14. bus stop
    a place on a bus route where buses stop to discharge and take on passengers
  15. cement mixer
    a machine with a large revolving drum in which cement is mixed with other materials to make concrete
  16. clutch
    take hold of; grab
  17. convertible
    designed to be changed from one use or form to another
  18. crane
    a long-necked wading bird
  19. crosswalk
    a path (often marked) where something (as a street or railroad) can be crossed to get from one side to the other
  20. dashboard
    protective covering consisting of a panel to protect people from the splashing water or mud etc.
  21. fire engine
    any of various large trucks that carry firemen and equipment to the site of a fire
  22. light
    electromagnetic radiation that can produce visual sensation
  23. fuel gauge
    an indicator of the amount of fuel remaining in a vehicle
  24. garbage truck
    a truck for collecting domestic refuse
  25. gas pedal
    a pedal that controls the throttle valve
  26. gas station
    a service station that sells gasoline
  27. gearshift
    a mechanical device for engaging and disengaging gears
  28. hand brake
    a brake operated by hand
  29. headlight
    a powerful light with a reflector
  30. helicopter
    an aircraft without wings that obtains its lift from the rotation of overhead blades
  31. hood
    a headdress that protects the head and face
  32. horn
    a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone
  33. intersection
    the act of meeting at a point
  34. license plate
    a plate mounted on the front and back of car and bearing the car's registration number
  35. monorail
    a train running on a single, elevated track or beam
  36. motorcycle
    a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
  37. odometer
    instrument in a vehicle that measures the distance traveled
  38. parking space
    a space where an automobile can be parked
  39. pedestrian
    a person who travels by foot
  40. pickup truck
    a light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard
  41. rearview mirror
    car mirror that reflects the view out of the rear window
  42. road
    an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
  43. sedan
    a closed 2- or 4-door car seating at least 4 people
  44. ship
    a vessel that carries passengers or freight
  45. rearview mirror
    car mirror that reflects the view out of the rear window
  46. sidewalk
    walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians
  47. speedometer
    a device on vehicles that measures how fast one is going
  48. station wagon
    a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat
  49. steering wheel
    a handwheel that is used for steering
  50. streetcar
    a vehicle that runs on rails and is often propelled by electricity
  51. trolley car
    a vehicle that runs on rails and is often propelled by electricity
  52. streetlight
    a lamp supported on a lamppost; for illuminating a street
  53. street sign
    a sign visible from the street
  54. subway
    a rail system operating below the surface of the ground
  55. subway
    a rail system operating below the surface of the ground
  56. tachometer
    measuring instrument for indicating speed of rotation
  57. taillight
    lamp (usually red) mounted at the rear of a motor vehicle
  58. tailpipe
    a pipe carrying fumes from the muffler to the rear of a car
  59. tanker
    a cargo ship designed to carry crude oil in bulk
  60. taxi
    a car that is hired to take passengers where they want to go
  61. tire
    lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
  62. bus
    a vehicle carrying many passengers
  63. tractor
    a wheeled vehicle with large wheels
  64. traffic light
    a visual signal to control the flow of traffic at intersections
  65. train
    educate for a future role or function
  66. truck
    an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
  67. trunk
    the main stem of a tree
  68. turn signal
    a blinking light on a motor vehicle that indicates the direction in which the vehicle is about to turn
  69. underpass
    an underground tunnel or passage enabling pedestrians to cross a road or railway
  70. van
    a closed railroad car that carries baggage or freight
  71. windshield
    a transparent screen to protect occupants of a vehicle
  72. windscreen
    transparent screen to protect occupants of a vehicle
  73. wiper
    a worker who wipes
Created on Fri Jan 27 07:53:36 EST 2012 (updated Fri Jan 27 08:42:26 EST 2012)

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