carriage

//ˈkærɪdʒ//
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Visual representation of carriage

Noun

carriageSingular
carriagesPlural
1

A four-wheeled horse-drawn passenger vehicle, typically with a covered top and suspension.

The royal family arrived at the palace in an elegant carriage.

2

A wheeled support or frame for moving a heavy object such as a gun or a typewriter.

The gun carriage allowed soldiers to move the heavy cannon across the battlefield.

3

A passenger coach of a train.

The first-class carriage was at the front of the train.

4

The manner in which a person holds and moves their body; posture and bearing.

The dancer was admired for her elegant carriage.

5

The conveying or transporting of goods or passengers from one place to another.

The carriage of goods by sea is often cheaper than by air.

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