command car

noun

, Military.

1. a vehicle for use by a commander and staff.

Word History and Origins

Origin of command car¹

An Americanism dating back to 1955–60

Example Sentences

Together, they struggled back to the command-car, von Schlichten covering the retreat with his pistol.

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Von Schlichten had the radio-phone and was calling the command car at the scene of the riot.

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Suppose we leave here in my command-car, go to Kankad's Town, and wait there till the Aldebaran gets in.

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They piled into Lacson's command car and headed for the university.

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The command car bucked over hummocks of cogon grass while the boys held on to keep from being tossed out.

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