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driver

Meaning in simple English

US /ˈdraɪvɚ/ · UK /ˈdraɪvə/

driver means: A person who controls a vehicle, such as a car or bus.

noun

VEHICLE USERA1

A person who controls a vehicle, such as a car or bus.

  • The driver stopped the bus.
  • Taxi drivers know the city well.
  • Are you a confident driver?

Similar words: motorist

Common phrases: bus driver, taxi driver, careful driver, train driver

DEVICE SOFTWAREB2

A computer program that lets a computer work with a particular device.

  • Install the driver before connecting the printer.
  • The new driver solved the sound problem.
  • Have you updated your graphics drivers?

Similar words: device driver

Common phrases: printer driver, device driver, install a driver

GOLF CLUBB2

A golf club used to hit the ball a long distance.

  • She hit the ball with her driver.
  • This driver helps me hit longer shots.
  • He bought two drivers to compare their weight.

Common phrases: use a driver, new golf driver, hit a driver

LOCOMOTIVE WHEELC2

A powered wheel that moves a railway engine along the track.

  • The locomotive has six drivers.
  • A metal rod connects the drivers on each side.
  • Larger drivers allowed the engine to travel faster.

Similar words: driving wheel

Common phrases: locomotive driver, large driver, powered driver

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