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Term: Rickshaw

Noun:

A rickshaw is a small, two-wheeled vehicle pulled by a person on foot. It is commonly used as a mode of transportation in some countries.

Sample sentence: I hired a rickshaw to explore the narrow streets of the bustling city.

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Noun:

A rickshaw can also refer to a three-wheeled cycle rickshaw, which is a cycle-powered vehicle with a passenger seat attached to the front.

Sample sentence: In parts of Asia, cycle rickshaws are a popular means of transportation for short distances.

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Noun:

In India, a rickshaw may sometimes refer specifically to an auto rickshaw, which is a motorized three-wheeled vehicle used for public transportation.

Sample sentence: The streets of Mumbai are filled with colorful auto rickshaws.

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Verb:

Informally, "rickshaw" can also be used as a verb meaning to transport someone or something by rickshaw.

Sample sentence: We rickshawed our luggage to the hotel from the train station.

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