Car
n.
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A small vehicle moved on wheels; usually, one having but two wheels and drawn by one horse; a cart.
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A vehicle adapted to the rails of a railroad. [U. S.]
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A chariot of war or of triumph; a vehicle of splendor, dignity, or solemnity. [Poetic]
The gilded car of day.
The towering car, the sable steeds.
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The stars also called Charles's Wain, the Great Bear, or the Dipper. (Astron.)
The Pleiads, Hyads, and the Northern Car.
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The cage of a lift or elevator.
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The basket, box, or cage suspended from a balloon to contain passengers, ballast, etc.
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A floating perforated box for living fish. [U. S.]
Phrases & Compounds
- Car coupling
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a shackle or other device for connecting the cars in a railway train.
- Dummy car
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a car containing its own steam power or locomotive.
- Freight car
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a car for the transportation of merchandise or other goods.
- Hand car
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a small car propelled by hand, used by railroad laborers, etc.
- Horse car
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an omnibus car, draw by horses or other power upon rails laid in the streets.
- Palace car
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cars especially designed and furnished for the comfort of travelers.