WAGON


Meaning of WAGON in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ wægən ]

( wagons)

Note: in BRIT, also use 'waggon'

1.

A wagon is a strong vehicle with four wheels, usually pulled by horses or oxen and used for carrying heavy loads.

= cart

N-COUNT

2.

A wagon is a large container on wheels which is pulled by a train. ( mainly BRIT; in AM, use freight car )

N-COUNT

3.

Someone who is on the wagon has stopped drinking alcohol. ( INFORMAL )

I’m on the wagon for a while. Cleaning out my system.

PHRASE : v-link PHR , PHR after v

4.

see also station wagon

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