tram

noun

Definition of tramnext
as in wheelbarrow

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Recent Examples of tram In Victoria, ride the tram around Melbourne for a coffee shop crawl. — Elizabeth Preske, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026 The Mass commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of its designer, Gaudí, who died at age 73 three days after he was hit by a tram. — ABC News, 10 June 2026 The Mass commemorates the 100th anniversary of the death of its designer, Gaudí, who died at age 73, three days after he was hit by a tram. — Joseph Wilson, Los Angeles Times, 10 June 2026 Exactly one hundred years ago, on June 7, 1926, Gaudí was crossing the street when he was struck by a tram. — Seth Doane, CBS News, 7 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for tram
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tram
  1. wheelbarrow
  2. wagon
  3. truck
  4. hand truck
  5. pushcart
  6. cart
Noun
  • Before lifting a bag of leaves, consider using a wheelbarrow or hand dolly.
    — Olivia LaBorde, AJC.com, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Diane was a blender of hair and plaid, while Aurora moved solidly, pushing a wheelbarrow.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of wheelbarrow
Noun
  • Even more exciting is that the shop’s latest build will be available as either a sedan or an Avant wagon.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
  • Scottie holds up the cigar, which Hewitt moves to take, while Davidson braces the rear of the Radio Flyer wagon to keep Scottie steady.
    — Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2026
Definition of wagon
Noun
  • The truck was stopped on the tracks near the railroad crossing at North McDonough Street and West Howard Street in Decatur, officials confirmed.
    — Asia Simone Burns, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • The North American market for heavy-duty trucks fell 7% in the first three quarters, but was offset by 8% growth in Europe.
    — Jenni Reid,Lee Ying Shan,Paulina Likos, CNBC, 5 Nov. 2026
Definition of truck
Noun
  • According to officers, the suspect attempted to take items from the victim's vehicle before punching the victim several times and attempting to strike him with a metal hand truck.
    — Tim Fang, CBS News, 6 Oct. 2026
  • Hopkins wore this orange prison uniform, straitjacket and muzzle when Lecter is transported under heavy security, strapped upright to a hand truck.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of hand truck
Noun
  • The law banned any actual preparation or open handling of ingredients on a non-motorized pushcart, restricting vendors from even placing a hot dog inside a bun.
    — Zareen Syed, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026
  • But America’s pushcart vendors needed a way to serve ice cream to customers.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of pushcart
Noun
  • He was evaluated by medical personnel before being strapped to a board and carefully lifted onto the cart to a round of applause.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
  • On the final day of the journey, Bushby pushed his cart toward a hero’s welcome at City Hall before setting off for the last stretch to see his mother.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026
Definition of cart

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