Cab Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms cab 1 American [kab] / kæb /

noun

1. a taxicab.

   Synonyms: jitney, hackney, hack

2. any of various horse-drawn vehicles, as a hansom or brougham, especially one for public hire.

   Synonyms: jitney, hackney, hack

3. the covered or enclosed part of a locomotive, truck, crane, etc., where the operator sits.

4. the glass-enclosed area of an airport control tower in which the controllers are stationed.

verb (used without object)

cabbed, cabbing

1. to ride in a taxicab or horse-drawn cab.

   They cabbed to the theater.

cab 2 American [kab] / kæb / Or kab

noun

1. an ancient Hebrew measure equal to about two quarts.

cab 3 American [kab] / kæb /

noun

Chiefly British.

1. cabbage.

CAB 4 American Or C.A.B.

1. Civil Aeronautics Board.

cab 1 British / kæb /

noun

1. 1. a taxi

   2. ( as modifier )

      a cab rank

2. the enclosed compartment of a lorry, locomotive, crane, etc, from which it is driven or operated

3. (formerly) a light horse-drawn vehicle used for public hire

4. informal the first person, etc, to do or take advantage of something

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abbreviation

1. (in Britain) Citizens' Advice Bureau

2. (in the US) Civil Aeronautics Board

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noun

1. an ancient Hebrew measure equal to about 2.3 litres (4 pints)

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Etymology

Origin of cab1

First recorded in 1640–50; short for cabriolet

Origin of cab2

First recorded in 1525–35; from Hebrew qabh

Example Sentences

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Waymo cabs in San Francisco stopped, blocking traffic, after a power outage knocked out traffic lights.

From Barron's

Waymo cabs in San Francisco stopped, blocking traffic, after a power outage knocked out traffic lights.

From Barron's

“Hill Family cab went FAST,” he said a recent message read.

From The Wall Street Journal

Many also expressed a lack of trust in the tech, with 85% saying they would opt for a cab with a human driver if given the same price and convenience.

From BBC

Professionally, the biggest tippers in my cab were waitresses.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• carriage
• taxi
• taxicab

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