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amphibious vehicle

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Word: Amphibious Vehicle

Definition: An amphibious vehicle is a type of vehicle that can travel both on land and in water. It typically has a flat bottom, which helps it move easily over different surfaces.

Usage Instructions:
  • You can use "amphibious vehicle" when talking about vehicles that can operate in two environments: land and water.
  • It is a noun, so it is used to name this specific type of vehicle.
Example:
  • "The army uses an amphibious vehicle to transport troops from the shore to the beach."
Advanced Usage:

In more advanced contexts, the term "amphibious vehicle" may refer to specialized vehicles used in military operations, rescue missions, or tourist attractions, like duck boats, which are designed for both land and water travel.

Word Variants:
  • Amphibious (adjective): This describes anything that can live or operate both on land and in water. For example, "The amphibious frog can swim and hop on land."
  • Vehicle (noun): This refers to any mode of transportation, such as cars, trucks, bicycles, etc.
Different Meanings:
  • "Amphibious" can also refer to animals that can live both on land and in water, like frogs or turtles.
  • "Vehicle" can refer to a broader range of transport methods, including metaphorical uses, like "a vehicle for change" (meaning a method or way to create change).
Synonyms:
  • Dual-purpose vehicle: A vehicle designed for two different uses.
  • Hovercraft: A type of vehicle that can move over water and land but works in a slightly different way.
  • Duck boat: A specific kind of amphibious vehicle often used for tours.
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:
  • There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "amphibious vehicle," but you might use phrases like:
    • "Caught between a rock and a hard place" to describe a situation where someone has to choose between two difficult options, similar to the dual nature of amphibious vehicles operating in two environments.
Noun
  1. a flat-bottomed motor vehicle that can travel on land or water

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