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