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drive
(dr/aI/v
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noun (n)
- the act of applying force to propel something(noun.act)Example:
After reaching the desired velocity the drive is cut off.
source: wordnet30 - a mechanism by which force or power is transmitted in a machine(noun.artifact)Example:
A variable speed drive permitted operation through a range of speeds.
source: wordnet30 - a road leading up to a private house(noun.artifact)Example:
They parked in the driveway.
source: wordnet30 - the trait of being highly motivated(noun.attribute)Example:
His drive and energy exhausted his co-workers.
source: wordnet30 - hitting a golf ball off of a tee with a driver(noun.act)Example:
He sliced his drive out of bounds.
source: wordnet30 - the act of driving a herd of animals overland(noun.act)source: wordnet30
- a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)(noun.act)Example:
He took the family for a drive in his new car.
source: wordnet30 - a physiological state corresponding to a strong need or desire(noun.state)source: wordnet30
- (computer science) a device that writes data onto or reads data from a storage medium(noun.artifact)source: wordnet30
- a wide scenic road planted with trees(noun.artifact)Example:
The riverside drive offers many exciting scenic views.
source: wordnet30 - (sports) a hard straight return (as in tennis or squash)(noun.act)source: wordnet30
- The act of driving; a trip or an excursion in a carriage, as for exercise or pleasure; -- distinguished from a ride taken on horseback.(noun)source: webster1913
- In various games, as tennis, cricket, etc., the act of player who drives the ball; the stroke or blow; the flight of the ball, etc., so driven.(noun)source: webster1913
preposition (pre)
- Driven.(preposition)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- operate or control a vehicle(verb.motion)Example:
Drive a car or bus.
Can you drive this four-wheel truck?.
source: wordnet30 - cause someone or something to move by driving(verb.motion)source: wordnet30
- to compel or force or urge relentlessly or exert coercive pressure on, or motivate strongly(verb.social)Example:
She is driven by her passion.
source: wordnet30 - compel somebody to do something, often against his own will or judgment(verb.creation)source: wordnet30
- push, propel, or press with force(verb.contact)Example:
Drive a nail into the wall.
source: wordnet30 - cause to move rapidly by striking or throwing with force(verb.contact)Example:
Drive the ball far out into the field.
source: wordnet30 - have certain properties when driven(verb.stative)Example:
My new truck drives well.
source: wordnet30 - work as a driver(verb.social)Example:
He drives a bread truck.
She drives for the taxi company in Newark.
source: wordnet30 - move by being propelled by a force(verb.motion)source: wordnet30
- urge forward(verb.motion)Example:
Drive the cows into the barn.
source: wordnet30 - proceed along in a vehicle(verb.motion)Example:
We drive the turnpike to work.
source: wordnet30 - strike with a driver, as in teeing off(verb.contact)Example:
Drive a golf ball.
source: wordnet30 - hit very hard, as by swinging a bat horizontally(verb.contact)Example:
Drive a ball.
source: wordnet30 - excavate horizontally(verb.contact)Example:
Drive a tunnel.
source: wordnet30 - cause to function by supplying the force or power for or by controlling(verb.consumption)Example:
The amplifier drives the tube.
Steam drives the engines.
This device drives the disks for the computer.
source: wordnet30 - hunting: search for game(verb.competition)Example:
Drive the forest.
source: wordnet30 - hunting: chase from cover into more open ground(verb.competition)Example:
Drive the game.
source: wordnet30 - To impel or urge onward by force in a direction away from one, or along before one; to push forward; to compel to move on; to communicate motion to; as, to drive cattle; to drive a nail; smoke drives persons from a room.(verb)source: webster1913
- To rush and press with violence; to move furiously.(verb)source: webster1913
- To make a drive, or stroke from the tee.(verb)source: webster1913
- Specif., in various games, as tennis, baseball, etc., to propel (the ball) swiftly by a direct stroke or forcible throw.(verb)source: webster1913