ice wagon
An 'ice wagon' historically refers to a vehicle for delivering ice, but it also has a slang meaning in baseball for a slow player.
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Definition
B2History
(historical)A vehicle, often horse-drawn, used in the past to deliver blocks of ice to homes and businesses.
Example
- In the early 20th century, an ice wagon would make daily rounds to deliver ice for iceboxes.
C1Baseball
(slang)A player known for running very slowly.
Example
- The new recruit is an ice wagon on the bases, slowing down the team's overall speed.
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