CARRIAGE


Meaning of CARRIAGE in English

(~s)

1.

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

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

N-COUNT: also by N

2.

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

= coach

N-COUNT

3.

A ~ is the same as a baby ~ . (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 ~...

N-UNCOUNT

5.

Your ~ 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 ~ erect.

= bearing

N-UNCOUNT: usu with poss

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