car

Definitions

• A wheeled vehicle that moves independently, with at least three wheels, powered mechanically, steered by a driver and mostly for personal transportation.
• (dated) A wheeled vehicle, drawn by a horse or other animal; a chariot.
• (rail transport) An unpowered unit in a railroad train.
• (rail transport) an individual vehicle, powered or unpowered, in a multiple unit.
• (rail transport) A passenger-carrying unit in a subway or elevated train, whether powered or not.
• A rough unit of quantity approximating the amount which would fill a railroad car.
• The moving, load-carrying component of an elevator or other cable-drawn transport mechanism.
• The passenger-carrying portion of certain amusement park rides, such as Ferris wheels.
• The part of an airship, such as a balloon or dirigible, which houses the passengers and control apparatus.
• (sailing) A sliding fitting that runs along a track.
• (uncountable) The aggregate of desirable characteristics of a car.
• (US) A floating perforated box for living fish.