CARRIAGE


Meaning of CARRIAGE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ kærɪdʒ ]

( carriages)

1.

A carriage is an old-fashioned vehicle, usually for a small number of passengers, which is pulled by horses.

The President-elect followed in an open carriage drawn by six beautiful gray horses.

N-COUNT : also by N

2.

A carriage is one of the separate, long sections of a train that carries passengers. ( BRIT; in AM, usually use car )

= coach

N-COUNT

3.

A carriage is the same as a baby carriage . ( AM )

N-COUNT

4.

Carriage is the cost or action of transporting or delivering goods. ( BRIT FORMAL; in AM, usually use delivery charge )

It costs £10.86 for one litre including carriage...

N-UNCOUNT

5.

Your carriage is the way you hold your body and head when you are walking, standing, or sitting. ( LITERARY )

Her legs were long and fine, her hips slender, her carriage erect.

= bearing

N-UNCOUNT : usu with poss

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