hackney carriage
A 'hackney carriage' has evolved from horse-drawn carriages to modern-day taxis, particularly iconic in London.
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Definition
B2Transportation
(British, historical)A horse-drawn vehicle available for public hire.
Example
- In the 19th century, hackney carriages were a common sight on London's streets.
B2Modern Transport
(British)A traditional taxi, especially the black cabs found in London.
Example
- We hailed a hackney carriage to take us to the hotel.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "hackney carriage":
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