wains

noun

plural of wain
as in wagons
a wheeled usually horse-drawn vehicle used for hauling an antique wain that was once used for delivering milk

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  1. wagons
  2. carts
Noun
  • The same thing can happen here where SpaceX will sell something that’ll probably rely on other assets that are out there, even if the telcos themselves are circling the wagons.
    — Nilay Patel, The Verge, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Admission includes access to the park’s rides and attractions, including the replica steam-engine train, hay wagons, carousel and ponies.
    — David Sharos, Chicago Tribune, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of wagons
Noun
  • Think of it as one checkout button that can bring in carts from across the web.
    — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2026
  • Its diverse menu of creative street food dishes earned it a spot among the nation’s best food carts, according to Yelp.
    — Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 29 Oct. 2026
Definition of carts
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