I. noun
or kab ˈkab, -äb
( -s )
Etymology: Hebrew qabh
: an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to about two quarts
II. ˈkäb transitive verb
( cabbed ; cabbed ; cabbing ; cabs )
Etymology: short for cabbage (steal)
slang Scotland : purloin
III. ˈkab, -aa(ə)b noun
( -s )
Etymology: short for cabriolet
1. : a horse-drawn carriage: as
a. : cabriolet
b. : a similar light closed carriage (as a hansom)
c. : any carriage for hire whether closed or open and drawn by one or two horses : a hackney carriage
2.
[by shortening]
: taxicab
3.
[short for cabin ]
a. : the part of a locomotive that houses the engineer, fireman, and operating controls
b. : a shelter for operator and controls of a power-driven vehicle, tractor, or hoisting apparatus: as
(1) : an enclosed compartment on a motor truck or trailer truck having a windshield at the front and a seat for the driver
(2) : a suspended control compartment for the operator of a traveling crane or monorail tractor
(3) : the car or cage of an elevator
c. : cabin 4d
IV. intransitive verb
( cabbed ; cabbed ; cabbing ; cabs )
: to travel in a cab
V. noun
( -s )
Etymology: perhaps alteration of gob (lump)
dialect : something sticky or dirty
VI. noun
( -s )
Etymology: by shortening
: cabochon
VII. abbreviation
1. cabin
2. cabinet
3. cable