Definition of rickshaw
:a small covered 2-wheeled vehicle usually for one passenger that is pulled by one man and that was used originally in Japan
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The family engaged in other classic tourist activities, including a nighttime rickshaw tour.
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In Thursday’s clash, swarms of motorcycle rickshaws, a form of taxi with a canopied metal seating unit towed behind the vehicle, were used for the blockades.
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At 1:30 a.m., long past my bedtime, O.J. hopped on a rickshaw with a newfound female friend and joined a rickshaw caravan heading to another party destination.
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In India, local startups have developed new mobile applications so that riders can hail rickshaws more easily, reducing uncertainty for riders and standardizing fares.
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Narrow streets are jammed with cars, trucks, donkey carts and motorcycle rickshaws, or tuk-tuks, often driven by children.
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Paytm makes a popular smartphone app that can be used to pay for goods and services spanning groceries to auto-rickshaw rides.
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Small sampan boats, ox carts, tuk-tuks, bicycle rickshaws, and your own two feet get you through two countries heavy with history.
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My favorite of Gedney’s India photos depicts two Calcutta rickshaw-pullers on a break, perched next to each other on one of their vehicles.
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Origin and Etymology of rickshaw
RICKSHAW Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of rickshaw for English Language Learners
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: a small, light vehicle with two wheels that is pulled by one person on foot or on a bicycle and that is used in some Asian countries
RICKSHAW Defined for Kids
rickshaw
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ricksha
\ˈrik-ˌshȯ\
Definition of rickshaw for Students
:a small carriage with two wheels that is pulled by one person and was used originally in Japan
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