4x4 Terminology
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Heavy Metal
Slang for a fullsize truck.
Hey Man
Usually how the stuck one begins the question of "will you pull me out?" - usually followed by how they got stuck, etc.
High-Centered
When a vehicle is caught on an obstacle, usually on the frame, and is unable to move. This is more common with stock-height vehicles traveling over rough terrain.
Holy Crap!!!!!
Something you wished you had gotten on video!!
Hosed
Being in a position on a trail (or otherwise) where going back is just a risky as going forward.
Hummer
A vehicle made by AM General. It was originally produced for the military but is now available to civilians. The military uses the designation HMMWV (pronounced Hum-Vee), which stands for High Mobility Multiple Wheeled Vehicle.
Hummer Recovery Vehicle (HRV)
Any JEEP with a Winch attached.
HumVee
See Hummer
Hydraulic’d
A nasty occurrence in which the engine sucks water into the cylinders through the intake. Unfortunately, water doesn’t compress well, and the result is usually bent connecting rods and valves, which make the engine unable to turn.