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a medium for the expression or achievement of something; "his editorials provided a vehicle for his political views"; "a congregation is a vehicle of group identity"

a conveyance that transports people or objects

a medium for the expression or achievement of something; "his editorials provided a vehicle for his political views"; "a congregation is a vehicle of group identity"

a conveyance that transports people or objects

Any liquid with which a pigment is applied, including whatever gum, wax, or glutinous or adhesive substance is combined with it.

That in or on which any person or thing is, or may be, carried, as a coach, carriage, wagon, cart, car, sleigh, bicycle, etc.; a means of conveyance; specifically, a means of conveyance upon land.

That which is used as the instrument of conveyance or communication; as, matter is the vehicle of energy.

A substance in which medicine is taken.

Any liquid with which a pigment is applied, including whatever gum, wax, or glutinous or adhesive substance is combined with it.

That in or on which any person or thing is, or may be, carried, as a coach, carriage, wagon, cart, car, sleigh, bicycle, etc.; a means of conveyance; specifically, a means of conveyance upon land.

That which is used as the instrument of conveyance or communication; as, matter is the vehicle of energy.

A substance in which medicine is taken.

A carrier or inert medium used as a solvent (or diluent) in which the medicinally active agent is formulated and or administered. (Dictionary of Pharmacy, 1986)

Any kind of conveyance, as a wagon, carriage, etc.; any means of carrying or conveying or communicating something; hence, a substance in which medicine is taken, a form of literary composition, etc.

Substance with which a medicine is incorporated.

Any kind of carriage or conveyance: that which is used to convey: (med.) a substance in which a medicine is taken.

A carriage; conveyance.

A conveyance, as a carriage, wagon, car, or sled.

An excipient.

A liquid or solid excipient. An indifferent substance used to dilute the medicinal agent in a prescription or to render the taste agreeable. [Lat.]

n. [Latin] That in which any thing is or may be carried, as a coach, waggon, cart, carriage, or the like; a conveyance;—that which is used as the instrument of conveyance or communication;-a substance in which medicine is taken;-a liquid in which pigments are dissolved and prepared for use.