01 n. A small vehicle moved on wheels; usually, one having but two wheels and drawn by one horse; a cart.
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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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The stars also called Charles's Wain, the Great Bear, or the Dipper.(Astron.)“The Pleiads, Hyads, and the Northern Car.” — Dryden.
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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 —
a shackle or other device for connecting the cars in a railway train.
Dummy car —
a car containing its own steam power or locomotive.
Freight car —
a car for the transportation of merchandise or other goods.
Hand car —
a small car propelled by hand, used by railroad laborers, etc.
Horse car —
an omnibus car, draw by horses or other power upon rails laid in the streets.
Palace car —
cars especially designed and furnished for the comfort of travelers.