n
a form of transport used by American pioneers (= people moving west to settle there). The wagons were covered with canvas (= rough cloth) supported by iron hoops. Groups of horses usually pulled the wagons, but sometimes mules or oxen were used.
COVERED WAGON
Meaning of COVERED WAGON in English
Oxford guide to British and American culture English vocabulary. Руководство по британской и американской культуре, Оксфордский английский словарь. 2005