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View synonyms for four-wheel drive
four-wheel drive
noun
, Automotive.
- a drive system in which engine power is transmitted to all four wheels for improved traction.
- a vehicle having such a system. : 4WD
four-wheel drive
noun
- a system used in motor vehicles in which all four wheels are connected to the source of power
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- four-wheel-drive adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of four-wheel drive1
First recorded in 1925–30
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Example Sentences
A forest ranger in a four-wheel drive picks me up.
From BBC
They had a kind of hysterical look and emphatically told us not to try, even though my Toyota Highlander SUV has four-wheel drive.
From Los Angeles Times
The shuttle is also convenient for those who are not comfortable driving in the snow or with four-wheel drive, chains and snow tires — and for those looking to melt the Seattle Freeze.
From Seattle Times
Boothe recommends getting a look at the decomposing whale at low tide and with a four-wheel drive vehicle.
From Seattle Times
Residents described the forest track as "deeply rutted" and a challenge even for four-wheel drive vehicles.
From BBC
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