all-terrain vehicle

[ awl-tuh-reyn ]

/ ˈɔl təˈreɪn /

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noun

a vehicle with treads, wheels, or both, designed to traverse varied, uneven terrain as well as roads. Abbreviation: ATV

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Origin of all-terrain vehicle

First recorded in 1965–70

A chain of powersports dealers called RideNow collectively received $19 million, despite nearly tripling its net income from 2019 to 2020 as interest in motorbikes and all-terrain vehicles skyrocketed.
The Government Gave Free PPP Money to Public Companies Despite Warning Them Not to Apply|by Lydia DePillis|September 23, 2021|ProPublica
It discussed Nikola's plans to manufacture semitrucks in Europe and the United States, build a network of hydrogen fuel stations, and even plans for an electric all-terrain vehicle.
Nikola’s deal with GM was supposed to close today—it didn’t|Timothy B. Lee|September 30, 2020|Ars Technica
But along with the cartoon funk is an all-too-real story of police brutality embodied by a horde of evil Pigs.
‘Black Dynamite’ Presents Police Brutality: The Musical|Stereo Williams|January 9, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The benefits of incumbency are quite potent, especially in the all-important area of raising campaign funds.
The Unbearable Whiteness of Congress|Dean Obeidallah|January 8, 2015|DAILY BEAST

They tried to continue their getaway but had to quickly abandon their vehicle on the Rue de Meaux in the 19th.
Police Hunt for Paris Massacre Suspects|Tracy McNicoll, Christopher Dickey|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The building used to be an all-girls school, and when it was initially purchased by Fortune it was dilapidated.
His First Day Out Of Jail After 40 Years: Adjusting To Life Outside|Justin Rohrlich|January 3, 2015|DAILY BEAST
Eventually Morrow was released with no money, vehicle, or phone.
Are Police Stealing People’s Property?|Joan Blades, Matt Kibbe|January 2, 2015|DAILY BEAST
He had discovered that the all-glorious boast of Spain was not exempt from the infirmities of common men.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter
But first he held a whispered colloquy with the Princess, whom he entreated, or persuaded, to re-enter her gorgeous vehicle.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
Naturally the conversation fell on the all-absorbing topic of the day and the object of his mission.
The Philippine Islands|John Foreman
Not but that a cabriolet is a good vehicle of its sort: I know of few more comfortable.
Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 60, No. 372, October 1846|Various
The rapid vehicle once more passed over the draw-bridge and wheeled down the declivity through the town.
The Pastor's Fire-side Vol. 3 of 4|Jane Porter