research vehicle

noun
UK /rɪˈsɜːtʃ ˈviːɪkl/
US /ˈriːsɜːrtʃ ˈviːəkl/

A research vehicle is a special car or machine that scientists use to learn new things.

The scientists drove the research vehicle across the desert to study the rocks.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A car used by a company to test new parts or ideas before selling it.

The company's research vehicle had a new kind of engine.

3. A spacecraft or robot that travels to places to collect information.

The research vehicle landed on Mars and sent back photos.

4. A boat or submarine used by scientists to study the ocean.

The research vehicle dove deep to film the fish.