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post chaise

 

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Noun post chaise has 1 sense
  1. post chaise - closed horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; formerly used to transport passengers and mail
    --1 is a kind of
    carriage, equipage, rig

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Post Chaise

Description:

A post chaise refers to a horse-drawn carriage commonly used for long-distance travel. It typically had a closed body and was pulled by multiple horses. Post chaises were widely popular in the 18th and 19th centuries before the advent of trains and automobiles.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun: Horse-drawn Carriage

In its primary sense, a post chaise is a horse-drawn carriage equipped for long journeys, often with a covered seating area. It was primarily used for transportation of passengers and their belongings during the 18th and 19th centuries.

Example Sentence:

They embarked on a leisurely trip through the countryside, riding in a comfortable post chaise.

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2. Verb: Send by Post

As a verb, "post" can mean to send something by post or mail. "Chaise" is used in reference to a light two-wheeled carriage.

Example Sentence:

Please post the package using a reliable courier service.

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3. Verb: Announce Publicly

In a figurative sense, "post" can also mean to announce or publish something publicly. "Chaise" is not directly associated with this usage.

Example Sentence:

The political candidate decided to post their campaign promises on social media.

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