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Hansom Cab

Noun

Sense 1: Popular

A hansom cab is a type of horse-drawn carriage that was commonly used in the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is characterized by its two wheels, low body, and a folding hood over the passenger seat.

Sample Sentence: The streets of Victorian London were filled with hansom cabs, transporting people to their destinations.

Sense 2: Local

In some regions, a hansom cab refers specifically to a horse-drawn carriage used for hire.

Sample Sentence: Let's take a hansom cab for a romantic ride through the park.

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