The meaning of Excursion

verb

Operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle.

Usage examples:

He got into his car and drove off

noun

(of a fact or feeling) compel (someone) to act in a particular way, especially one that is considered undesirable or inappropriate.

Usage examples:

He was driven by ambition

verb

To travel in a motor vehicle, esp. as the person who operates it

Usage examples:

[ t ] we drove 40 miles to visit my aunt., [ i ] she drove through pennsylvania to ohio., [ i ] she…

noun

A journey undertaken by a group of people with a particular purpose, especially that of exploration, research, or war.

Usage examples:

An expedition to the jungles of the orinoco

noun

A long, organized trip for a particular purpose, or the people, vehicles, or ships making such a trip

Usage examples:

A military expedition

noun

Speed in doing something

Usage examples:

We will deal with your order with the greatest possible expedition.

verb

(of a person) move by jumping on one foot.

Usage examples:

He hopped along beside her

noun

A hopping movement.

Usage examples:

Place the rabbit on the floor to have a hop around

verb

Flavour with hops.

Usage examples:

A strong dark beer, heavily hopped

verb

Throw or impel (someone or something) with great force.

Usage examples:

Rioters hurled a brick through the windscreen

noun

A ride in a vehicle; a lift.

Usage examples:

Hey pal, any chance of a hurl?

verb

Throw forcefully

noun

A short excursion or journey made for pleasure.

Usage examples:

Her regular jaunts to europe

verb

Go on a short journey for pleasure.

Usage examples:

They went jaunting through ireland

noun

An act of travelling from one place to another.

Usage examples:

An eight-hour train journey

verb

Travel somewhere.

Usage examples:

They journeyed south

noun

A trip, esp. over a long period or a great distance

Usage examples:

He was planning a six-week journey to china., as we journeyed north, the weather improved.

noun

An extravagant trip or celebration, in particular one enjoyed by a government official at public expense.

Usage examples:

The latest row over city council junkets

verb

Attend or go on a trip or celebration at public expense.

Usage examples:

The mayor junketed off to christchurch for a cricket match last week

noun

An unnecessary trip by a government official which is paid for with public money

Usage examples:

The senator is off on another junket to hawaii at taxpayers’ expense.

noun

A trip taken for pleasure, especially one lasting a day or less.

Usage examples:

A family outing to weston-super-mare

verb

Reveal the sexual or gender identity of (a person).

noun

A short trip, taken for pleasure or entertainment

Usage examples:

A family outing, an outing to the beach

verb

Sit on and control the movement of (an animal, typically a horse).

Usage examples:

Jane and rory were riding their ponies

noun

A journey made on a horse, bicycle, or motorcycle, or in a vehicle.

Usage examples:

I took them for a ride in the van

verb

Sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

verb

Move at a speed faster than a walk, never having both or all the feet on the ground at the same time.

Usage examples:

The dog ran across the road

noun

An act or spell of running.

Usage examples:

I usually go for a run in the morning

verb

Move fast by using one's feet

verb

Turn or cause to turn or whirl round quickly.

Usage examples:

The girl spun round in alarm

noun

A rapid turning or whirling motion.

Usage examples:

He concluded the dance with a double spin

verb

Revolve quickly and repeatedly around one's own axis

noun

A journey for pleasure in which several different places are visited.

Usage examples:

A motoring tour of scotland

verb

Make a tour of (an area).

Usage examples:

He decided to tour france

verb

Catch one's foot on something and stumble or fall.

Usage examples:

He tripped over his cat

noun

A journey or excursion, especially for pleasure.

Usage examples:

Sammy's gone on a school trip

noun

A flock or group of goats, sheep, or other animals.

Usage examples:

She exchanged her cows for a trip of goats