jeep

Signification (Anglais)

Adj

Pertaining to utility or general purpose.

Noun

1. A small, blocky, military-style vehicle with four-wheel drive, suited to rough terrain.
2. A light utility truck from WWII used by the U.S. Army, and subsequently turned into the trademark Jeep when civilianized by originating manufacturer Willys-Overland.
3. A sport utility vehicle or similar four-wheel-drive vehicle.
4. (colloquial) Clipping of jeepney

Verb

To travel by jeep.

Noun

1. A device for detecting discontinuity in a protective coating, also called a "holiday detector"
2. A covered shopping cart, also called a "shopping stroller".

Concepts

jeep

Synonymes

landrover

automobile

car

🚗

sedan

sport utility vehicle

Prononcé comme (IPA)

/d͡ʒiːp/

Étymologie (Anglais)

Derived from GP, initialism of general-purpose. Noun from General Purpose Vehicle (military light utility truck).