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| buggy1 |
a small carriage with four wheels that is pulled by a single horse. |
| cab1 |
a carriage pulled by a horse that carries people for a fare. [1/3 definitions] |
| carriage |
A carriage is something set on wheels that people can sit or lie down inside and use to travel from place to place. A carriage has no engine, and it has to be pulled or pushed to make it move. Before people used cars, they often rode in carriages pulled by horses. |
| coach |
a closed carriage that is pulled by horses. A coach has four wheels, and an outside seat for the driver. [1/6 definitions] |
| harness |
a set of straps by which a work animal is attached to a cart, carriage, or plow. The harness is used to control and guide the animal. [2/4 definitions] |
| sleigh |
an open carriage on metal runners that is used to carry people over snow and ice. Horses pull sleighs. |
| stagecoach |
A stagecoach is a large, closed carriage with four wheels pulled by a set of horses. Stagecoaches were used in the past to carry passengers, mail, and goods. |
| stroller |
a small carriage that allows a baby or small child to sit up or lie back. |
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