CAB


Meaning of CAB in English

n.

Pronunciation: ' kab

Function: noun

Etymology: short for cabriolet

Date: 1826

1 a (1) : CABRIOLET (2) : a similar light closed carriage (as a hansom) b : a carriage for hire

2 : TAXICAB

3 [short for cabin ] a : the part of a locomotive that houses the engineer and operating controls b : a comparable shelter (as on a truck) housing operating controls

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