off-road

[awf-rohd, of-]
adjective
1.
designed, built, or used for traveling off public roads, especially on unpaved roads, trails, beaches, or rough terrain: an off-road vehicle.
2.
taking place on such roads or terrain: off-road racing.
3.
used for or suitable to an off-road vehicle: off-road tires.
adverb
4.
on a road or terrain other than a public road: to travel off-road.

Origin:
1960–65

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off-road
 
adj
(of a motor vehicle) designed or built for use away from public roads, esp on rough terrain

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