hackney cab
The term "hackney cab" has historical roots, originally referring to horse-drawn carriages for hire and now often used to describe licensed taxis, particularly in the UK.
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Definition
B2Historical
(historical)A horse-drawn carriage available for public hire.
Example
- In the 18th century, people often used a hackney cab to travel across the city.
B2Modern
(British, informal)A licensed taxi, often a black cab, available for public hire.
Example
- We hailed a hackney cab to get to the hotel from the train station.
- Hackney cabs are a common sight on the streets of London.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hackney cab":
hackney carriageyellow cabsteeple cabcall a cabtaxi rankcoach horse