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drivable verb

drive

The verb form of drivable is drive

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Definitions

  • verb with object drivable to send, expel, or otherwise cause to move by force or compulsion: to drive away the flies; to drive back an attacking army; to drive a person to desperation. 1
  • verb with object drivable to cause and guide the movement of (a vehicle, an animal, etc.): to drive a car; to drive a mule. 1
  • verb with object drivable to convey in a vehicle: She drove them to the station. 1
  • verb with object drivable to force to work or act: He drove the workers until they collapsed. 1
  • verb with object drivable to impel; constrain; urge; compel. 1
  • verb with object drivable to carry (business, an agreement, etc.) vigorously through: He drove a hard bargain. 1
  • verb with object drivable to keep (machinery) going. 1
  • verb with object drivable Baseball. to cause the advance of (a base runner) by a base hit or sacrifice fly: He drove him home with a scratch single. to cause (a run) to be scored by a base hit or sacrifice fly: He drove in two runs. 1
  • verb with object drivable Golf. to hit (a golf ball), especially from the tee, as with a driver or driving iron: She drove the ball within ten feet of the pin. 1
  • verb with object drivable Sports. to hit or propel (a ball, puck, shuttlecock, etc.) very hard. to kick (a ball) with much force. 1
  • verb with object drivable Hunting. to chase (game). to search (a district) for game. 1
  • verb with object drivable to float (logs) down a river or stream. 1
  • verb with object drivable (in mining, construction, etc.) to excavate (a mine or tunnel heading). 1
  • verb without object drivable to cause and guide the movement of a vehicle or animal, especially to operate an automobile. 1
  • verb without object drivable to go or travel in a driven vehicle: He drives to work with me. 1
  • verb without object drivable Golf. to hit a golf ball, especially from the tee, as with a driver or driving iron: He drove long and straight throughout the match. 1
  • verb without object drivable to strive vigorously toward a goal or objective; to work, play, or try wholeheartedly and with determination. 1
  • verb without object drivable to go along before an impelling force; be impelled: The ship drove before the wind. 1
  • verb without object drivable to rush or dash violently. 1
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