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| amphibian |
a vehicle that can travel or operate on both land and water. Some tanks, boats, and airplanes are amphibians. [1/2 definitions] |
| amphibious |
able to travel or operate on both land and water. [1/2 definitions] |
| control |
(often plural) something used to guide or operate a vehicle or other type of machine. [1/6 definitions] |
| drive |
to operate (a car, truck, or other vehicle). [2/11 definitions] |
| fly1 |
to operate (an airplane or other aircraft). [1/9 definitions] |
| function |
to run or operate, especially in a way that is normal or desired. [1/3 definitions] |
| handle |
to behave or operate in a certain way when used. [1/5 definitions] |
| out |
so as not to operate; off. [1/13 definitions] |
| pilot |
to steer or operate. [1/3 definitions] |
| run |
to work or operate. [2/30 definitions] |
| sail |
to operate a sailboat. [2/11 definitions] |
| slow down |
to go or operate with less speed than before. [2 definitions] |
| software |
any of the programs that are written to operate a computer. |
| take turns |
to operate in a fair way that lets two or more people share in an activity intended for one person only. One person has a turn, then the next person has a turn, and so on. |
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