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patrol wagon

 

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Noun patrol wagon has 1 sense
  1. police van, police wagon, paddy wagon, patrol wagon, wagon, black Maria - van used by police to transport prisoners
    --1 is a kind of van

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Patrol Wagon

Definition

A patrol wagon refers to a vehicle, typically a large van or truck, used by law enforcement agencies to transport prisoners, suspects, or detainees.

Senses and Usages

Noun - Law Enforcement

In the context of law enforcement, a patrol wagon serves as a means of transportation for law enforcement officials to transport individuals who have been arrested or detained. These vehicles are equipped with secure compartments for prisoners and can often be found parked near police stations or used during large-scale operations.

Example Sentence:

The police officer called for a patrol wagon to transport the suspect to the police station.

Noun - Historical

The term 'patrol wagon' also refers to a horse-drawn wagon used by law enforcement in the past, particularly during the 19th and early 20th centuries. These wagons were commonly used to patrol and maintain the safety and order in local communities.

Example Sentence:

In the old west, the town sheriff relied on his trusty patrol wagon to apprehend unruly outlaws.

Noun - Informal

Informally, a patrol wagon can be used to refer to any vehicle that is used for transporting a group of people to a particular destination, such as a party bus or a tour van.

Example Sentence:

We hired a patrol wagon to take us and our friends on a fun-filled city tour.


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