Popemobile

Popemobile
Any of various vehicles with bulletproof glass sides used to transport the Pope through crowds safely while allowing an open view.

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  • popemobile — UK [ˈpəʊpməˌbiːl] US [ˈpoʊpməˌbil] noun [countable] [singular popemobile plural popemobiles] informal a vehicle with high glass sides that the Pope uses on official visits so that people can see him easily …   Useful english dictionary

  • Popemobile — The Popemobile is an informal name for the specially designed motor vehicles used by the Pope during outdoor public appearances. The Popemobile was designed to allow the Pope to be more visible when greeting large crowds. There have been many… …   Wikipedia

  • popemobile — UK [ˈpəʊpməˌbiːl] / US [ˈpoʊpməˌbɪl] noun [countable] Word forms popemobile : singular popemobile plural popemobiles informal a vehicle with high glass sides that the Pope uses on official visits so that people can see him easily …   English dictionary

  • popemobile — pope|mo|bile [ poupmə,bil ] noun count INFORMAL a vehicle with high glass sides that the Pope uses on official visits so that people can see him easily …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • popemobile — n. vehicle that transports the Pope …   English contemporary dictionary

  • Popemobile — /ˈpoʊpməbil/ (say pohpmuhbeel) noun (sometimes lower case) a modified small vehicle designed for the conveyance of the pope through crowds of people, the pope being visible through a clear dome …  

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