cab

noun (1)

\ ˈkab

, ˈkäb

Definition of cab

(Entry 1 of 5)

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

cab

noun (2)

\ ˈkab

Definition of cab (Entry 2 of 5)

1a(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

cab

verb

cabbed; cabbing

Definition of cab (Entry 3 of 5)

intransitive verb

: to travel in a cab cabbed back to the hotel

cab

noun (3), often capitalized

\ ˈkab

Definition of cab (Entry 4 of 5)

: cabernet sauvignon

CAB

abbreviation

Definition of CAB (Entry 5 of 5)

Civil Aeronautics Board

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The first known use of cab was in 1535

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cab

noun

\ ˈkab

Kids Definition of cab

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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