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cab¹ Definition

cab (kab)

noun

  1. a horse-drawn carriage, esp. one for public hire
  2. taxicab
  3. the part of a locomotive, motor truck, crane, etc. in which the operator sits

Etymology: < cabriolet

intransitive verb cabbed, cab·bing

  1. to take a taxicab
  2. to drive a taxicab

cab² Definition

cab (kab)

noun

an ancient Hebrew unit of dry measure, equal to about two quarts

Etymology: Heb (2 Kings 6:25) qab, hollow vessel < qābab, to hollow out

CAB Definition

CAB

Civil Aeronautics Board

cab Synonyms

cab

n.

cab Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • hail: Jessie can't hail a cab on the streets then sees a police car cruise by.
  • catch: Be careful OK don't take the subway or anything, catch a cab, your father can pay for it.

Adjective modifier

  • near: For details of your nearest CAB, including those who give advice by e-mail, click on nearest CAB.
  • liveried: Invite guests along to your special events in your own Liveried cab or have one sent to meet a VIP at an Airport.
  • Black: Black cabs are licensed to carry up to 5 people, plus luggage.
  • mini: Black cabs have the advantage over mini cabs in that they can be flagged down from the street.
  • black: London black cabs are licensed to operate within the London area only.
  • licensed: Taxis and licensed mini cabs are covered by the ban.

Modifies a noun

  • driver: He asked the cab driver to bring my family.
  • pick-up: These vehicles are normally described as " double cab pick-ups " .
  • ride: Only a 15 minute cab ride from the Docks.
  • fare: Forty plus cab fare, the usual deal from the man who called himself Errol, who Josh had never met.
  • roof: The cab roof was 13 '2 " above rail height.
  • fitting: The cab fittings are being transferred to Weybourne for overhaul.

Noun used with modifier

  • hansom: Just then a hansom cab came slowly down the other side of the street.
  • low-entry: This means that European manufacturers will produce five ' low-entry cab ' ranges.
  • hackney: Hackney cabs are available for hire throughout the city.
  • taxi: And all the times Justin and I have been out on our own in all the best dives, Indians and taxi cabs!
  • horse-drawn: Seconds to spare, I found a horse-drawn cab leaving the Hotel Dragoni.
  • chassis: The robust Vario chassis cab is ideal for a huge range of jobs.

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