Is there any single word that signifies both two and four wheeled vehicles. i.e. Cars and Motorcycles?
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1A motorised conveyance?– WS2Jun 4, 2016 at 7:12
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"Vehicle", according to most laws in the US. If you want to exclude non-motorized bicycles it's a "motorized vehicle".– Hot LicksJun 4, 2016 at 11:40
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Do you need to exclude three wheel vehicles like Bombardier Spyder? Six wheel vehicles such as two axle pickup trucks with 4 wheels on the rear axle; or 3 axle trucks?– user662852Jun 4, 2016 at 17:11
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A wheeled vehicle is a general expression you may use:
- a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people.
The Free Dictionary
A vehicle seems a likely choice--though it technically could mean any vehicle (boat, auto, motorcycle, space-ship or plane) you're most likely to hear it used with land vehicles.
Examples: "Please step away from the vehicle." or "Please step out of the vehicle."
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Technically, "vehicle" includes bicycles (in the US). "Motorized vehicle" is the term for a car, truck, or motorcycle. Jun 4, 2016 at 11:41
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TBH, I've never heard anyone refer to a bicycle as a vehicle, but I'm sure it happens.– GenxthisJun 4, 2016 at 12:54
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Most US states refer to bicycles as "vehicles" in their traffic laws. Jun 4, 2016 at 17:03
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I'm just trying to imagine a cop saying to a bike rider, "I need you to step away from the vehicle, mam."– GenxthisJun 4, 2016 at 17:23