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An automobile is a means of transportation that usually has wheels and an engine. (noun)

A car is an example of an automobile.

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noun

a passenger vehicle, usually four-wheeled, propelled by an engine or motor that is part of it, esp. an internal-combustion engine, and meant for traveling on streets or roads; motorcar

See automobile in American Heritage Dictionary 4

(ôˌtə-mō-bēlˈ, -mōˈbēlˌ)

noun

A self-propelled passenger vehicle that usually has four wheels and an internal-combustion engine, used for land transport. Also called motorcar.

adjective

Of or relating to automobiles; automotive.

Related Forms:

auˌto·mo·bilˈist noun

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