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Definition of rover - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
space explorationTECH. vehicle exploring other planetsTECH.
- The rover sent back images from Mars.
2.
remote vehicleTECH. remotely-operated vehicleTECH.
- The rover explored the ocean floor.
3.
wandererperson who wanders without settling
- He lived as a rover, never staying in one place.
4.
scoutingTECH. UK adult member of the Boy ScoutsTECH. UK
- He became a rover after turning 18.
5.
football positionTECH. US defensive back in American footballTECH. US
- The rover intercepted the pass.
6.
Aussie RulesTECH. position in Australian Rules footballTECH.
- The rover followed the ball skillfully.
7.
textile machineTECH. machine for roving textilesTECH.
- The rover spun the wool efficiently.
8.
piracyDated pirate or pirate shipDated
- The rover sailed the seas in search of treasure.
9.
archeryDated UK randomly chosen target in archeryDated UK
- The archer aimed at the rover.
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vehicle exploring other planets 
remotely-operated vehicle 
machine for roving textiles
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Origin of rover
Dutch, roven (to rob)
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Examples of rover in a sentence
Scientists are developing a rover for the Venus mission. A rover was sent to Mars for exploration. The rover transmitted images from the lunar surface. The rover traveled across the country on foot. As a rover, she explored many cultures. The rover led the younger scouts on a hike.
As a rover, she organized community service events. The rover tackled the running back. Our team's rover is quick on his feet. The rover excelled in the midfield position. As a rover, he was always near the action. The factory's rover needed maintenance. A new rover was installed in the workshop. The rover attacked merchant ships ruthlessly. Legends spoke of a rover feared by all. He struggled to hit the distant rover. Each archer took turns aiming at the rover.
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- French:rover, robot explorateur, ...
- German:Rover, Streuner, ...
- Italian:rover, girovago, ...
- Spanish:rover, nómada, ...
- Portuguese:rover, nómada, ...
- Chinese:探测车, 遥控车, ...
- Japanese:探査車, 放浪者, ...
- Arabic:مَرْكَبَة جَوَّالَة, مركبة يتم تشغيلها عن بعد, ...
- Hebrew:רוֹבֶר, נוֹדֵד, ...
- Russian:ровер, бродяга, ...
- Ukrainian:марсохід, ровер, ...
- Hindi:रोवर, दूरसंचालित वाहन, ...
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