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cab

noun \ ˈkab , ˈkäb \

Definition of cab

: an ancient Hebrew unit of capacity equal to about two quarts (2.2 liters)

Origin and Etymology of cab

Hebrew qabh

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cab

noun \ ˈkab \

Definition of cab

1 a (1) : cabriolet
(2) : a similar light closed carriage (such 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

Origin and Etymology of cab

short for cabriolet

Other Vehicles Terms

brougham, hansom, litter, shay, skid, sledge, sulky, wain

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cab

verb

Definition of cab

cabbed; cabbing
intransitive verb
: to travel in a cab
  • cabbed back to the hotel

First Known Use of cab

1835

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cab

noun, often capitalized \ ˈkab \

Definition of cab

: cabernet sauvignon

First Known Use of cab

1986

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CAB

abbreviation

Definition of CAB

Civil Aeronautics Board

Other Aeronautics/Aerospace Terms

airway, apron, corridor, dirigible, fishtail, flat-hat, vector

CAB Defined for Kids

cab

noun \ ˈkab \

Definition of cab for Students

1 : a light closed carriage pulled by a horse
2 : a vehicle that carries paying passengers : taxicab
3 : the covered compartment for the engineer and the controls of a locomotive or for the operator of a truck, tractor, or crane

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