off-road

off-road
\\ˈ ̷ ̷ ¦ ̷ ̷ \ adjective
: of, relating to, being, or done with a vehicle designed especially to operate away from public roads

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/awf"rohd", of"-/, adj.
1. designed, built, or used for traveling off public roads, esp. on unpaved roads, trails, beaches, or rough terrain: an off-road vehicle.
2. taking place on such roads or terrain: off-road racing.
3. used for or suitable to an off-road vehicle: off-road tires.
adv.
4. on a road or terrain other than a public road: to travel off-road.
[1960-65]

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offˈ-road adjective
1. Of or relating to paths, tracks, etc, as opposed to roads
2. Of or relating to vehicles, etc designed to operate away from roads
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Main Entry: ↑off

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off-road «AWF ROHD, OF-», adjective.
1. off or away from highways and paved roads: »

off-road recreational driving.

2. of or for off-road traveling: »

an off-road vehicle.

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adj. away from a smooth road; on rough terrain
■ (of a vehicle or bicycle) designed for use over rough terrain

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/ˈɑːfˈroʊd/ adj, always used before a noun
1 : designed to be used on trails or dirt roads

Off-road vehicles are prohibited on the beach.

2 : involving or used by off-road vehicles

off-road racing/trails

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ˈoff-road [off-road] adjective usually before noun
not on the public road

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off-road vehicle (= one for driving on rough ground)

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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