Car Definition–noun
| 2. | a vehicle running on rails, as a streetcar or railroad car. |
| 3. | the part of an elevator, balloon, modern airship, etc., that carries the passengers, freight, etc. |
| 4. | British Dialect. any wheeled vehicle, as a farm cart or wagon. |
| 5. | Literary. a chariot, as of war or triumph. |
| 6. | Archaic. cart; carriage. |
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Accident Definition–noun | 1. | an undesirable or unfortunate happening that occurs unintentionally and usually results in harm, injury, damage, or loss; casualty; mishap: automobile accidents. |
| 2. | Law. such a happening resulting in injury that is in no way the fault of the injured person for which compensation or indemnity is legally sought. |
| 3. | any event that happens unexpectedly, without a deliberate plan or cause. |
| 4. | chance; fortune; luck: I was there by accident. |
| 5. | a fortuitous circumstance, quality, or characteristic: an accident of birth. |
| 6. | Philosophy. any entity or event contingent upon the existence of something else. |
| 7. | Geology. a surface irregularity, usually on a small scale, the reason for which is not apparent. |
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Injury Definition–noun, plural -ju·ries. | 1. | harm or damage that is done or sustained: to escape without injury. |
| 2. | a particular form or instance of harm: an injury to one's shoulder; an injury to one's pride. |
| 3. | wrong or injustice done or suffered. |
| 4. | Law. any wrong or violation of the rights, property, reputation, etc., of another for which legal action to recover damages may be made. |
| 5. | Obsolete. injurious speech; calumny. |
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