(~s)
Note: in BRIT, also use 'waggon'
1.
A ~ is a strong vehicle with four wheels, usually pulled by horses or oxen and used for carrying heavy loads.
= cart
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2.
A ~ is a large container on wheels which is pulled by a train. (mainly BRIT; in AM, use freight car )
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3.
Someone who is on the ~ has stopped drinking alcohol. (INFORMAL)
I’m on the ~ for a while. Cleaning out my system.
PHRASE: v-link PHR, PHR after v
4.
see also station ~