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ATV

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˌeɪˌtiˈvi// atv

n. Stands for All-Terrain Vehicle. A small vehicle with three or four large wheels that you can drive over rough ground, like sand or mud. It is designed for one person to sit on like a motorcycle.

n. Abbreviation for All-Terrain Vehicle. A small, open motor vehicle with one or two seats and three or more wide tires, designed for use on various types of rough terrain. Often used for off-road recreation or agricultural work.


SIMPLE

He drove his ATV across the muddy field.

CONTEXTUAL

The park rangers use an ATV to reach remote areas of the forest where regular trucks cannot go.

COMPLEX

While the ATV provides unparalleled access to rugged backcountry trails, environmental groups often express concern regarding the impact these vehicles have on delicate local ecosystems and soil stability.

Usage

The acronym stands for 'all-terrain vehicle'; it is treated as a countable noun and takes the article 'an' because it begins with a vowel sound.

Pitfall

a ATVan ATVUse 'an' before ATV because the letter 'A' is pronounced as a vowel sound /eɪ/.

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