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oxcarts

noun

plural of oxcart
as in drays

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  1. wagons
  2. carts
Noun
  • Several other wagons used during the days of the cattle drives, including a buckboard and mail wagon, are lined up on either side.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Kampgrounds of America also offers interesting stays beneath the stars, including sleeps in covered wagons and onsite cabins—all within five minutes of downtown Ely.
    — Stephanie Vermillion, Travel + Leisure, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of wagons
Noun
  • For the second mission, there are barrels stacked on two carts.
    — Alice Burton, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This is in addition to technologies such as smart carts, mobile scan-and-go and self-ordering kiosks that are already being used to support consumers throughout their entire shopping experience.
    — Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of carts
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“Oxcarts.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/oxcarts. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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