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- pronunciation:
- kae
rihj
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a wheeled passenger vehicle that is covered or enclosed, especially one that is drawn by a horse or horses or by a train engine, or one that is pushed along by a person.
The bride arrived at the church in a horse-drawn carriage.The nanny wheeled the baby carriage into the park.The president of the railroad traveled in his own private carriage on the train.
- synonyms:
- barouche, brougham, buggy, cabriolet, coach, equipage, hansom, rig, surrey
- similar words:
- calash, carryall, chaise, chariot, gig, perambulator, phaeton, post chaise, stagecoach, stroller, sulky, tilbury
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| definition 2: |
the act of transporting or carrying.
- synonyms:
- conveyance, transport, transportation
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| definition 3: |
the cost of transporting.
- synonyms:
- charge, cost, drayage, fare, fee, price, ticket
- similar words:
- bill, expense
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| definition 4: |
a movable machine part that shifts the position of another part, as on a typewriter.
The carriage returns a the end of each line.- similar words:
- roller
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| definition 5: |
the manner of carrying oneself; posture; bearing.
If you want to be a model, you'll have to work on your carriage.- synonyms:
- appearance, bearing, poise, posture
- similar words:
- attitude, demeanor, manner, mien, pose, stance
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| related words: |
behavior, gait, presence, walk |
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