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cab
1[ kab ]
noun
- a taxicab.
- any of various horse-drawn vehicles, as a hansom or brougham, especially one for public hire.
- the covered or enclosed part of a locomotive, truck, crane, etc., where the operator sits.
- the glass-enclosed area of an airport control tower in which the controllers are stationed.
verb (used without object)
- to ride in a taxicab or horse-drawn cab:
They cabbed to the theater.
cab
2[ kab ]
noun
- an ancient Hebrew measure equal to about two quarts.
cab
3[ kab ]
noun
CAB
4CAB
1abbreviation for
- (in Britain) Citizens' Advice Bureau
- (in the US) Civil Aeronautics Board
cab
2/ kæb /
noun
- a taxi
- ( as modifier )
a cab rank
- the enclosed compartment of a lorry, locomotive, crane, etc, from which it is driven or operated
- (formerly) a light horse-drawn vehicle used for public hire
- first cab off the rank informal.the first person, etc, to do or take advantage of something
cab
3/ kæb /
noun
- an ancient Hebrew measure equal to about 2.3 litres (4 pints)
Word History and Origins
Origin of cab2
Word History and Origins
Origin of cab1
Origin of cab2
Example Sentences
When taxis and cabs fail or refuse to carry an assistance dog, or attempt to charge more, it is a criminal offence.
Dave, who works for train operator Northern, remembers getting out of his cab, "kneeling down" in front of Charlotte and introducing himself.
Local media had earlier reported that the attackers killed the cab driver before taking his vehicle to carry out the attack.
This garage features a mobility hub with a dedicated rideshare zone for drop-off and pickup, access to cabs and a family pickup and drop-off zone.
They discovered Hirtopeanu inside the cab and he appeared to be drunk, but on being taken into custody, he refused to provide a breath sample.
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