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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
  • 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
  • This builds on the tasks Alexa for Shopping already does, such as helping customers find products and manage their carts.
    — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
  • So, when another milestone lands on the calendar—say, Nordstrom’s 125th Anniversary celebration—we’re more than happy to start loading up our carts.
    — Madison San Miguel, Allure, 16 Sep. 2026
Definition of carts
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“Wains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wains. Accessed 19 Sep. 2026.

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