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recreational vehicle

n. Abbr. RV

A vehicle, such as a camper or motor home, used for traveling and recreational activities.

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recreational vehicle

(Automotive Engineering) chiefly US a large vanlike vehicle equipped to be lived in. Abbreviation: RV

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recrea′tional ve′hicle

a van or utility vehicle used for recreational purposes, as camping. Abbr.: RV

[1970–75]

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Noun

recreational vehicle - a motorized wheeled vehicle used for camping or other recreational activities

R.V., RV

camping bus, motor home, camper - a recreational vehicle equipped for camping out while traveling

beach buggy, dune buggy - a recreational vehicle with large tires used on beaches or sand dunes

self-propelled vehicle - a wheeled vehicle that carries in itself a means of propulsion

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camping-car

recreational vehicle

n (Am) → camper m inv

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