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sedan chair

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun sedan chair has 1 sense
  1. sedan, sedan chair - a closed litter for one passenger
    --1 is a kind of litter
    --1 has particulars: jampan

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Sedan Chair

Noun:

A sedan chair refers to a closed chair that is carried on poles by two or more bearers.

Example Sentence: The wealthy lady was carried around in a luxurious sedan chair by her well-dressed attendants.

Noun:

A sedan chair can also be a portable enclosed chair used for transporting a sick or injured person.

Example Sentence: The injured athlete was carefully placed in a sturdy sedan chair and carried off the field.

Noun:

In historical context, a sedan chair can be a closed chair, typically with glass sides, used in the 17th to 19th centuries for transportation.

Example Sentence: The sedan chair used by King Louis XIV of France was an elaborate and ornate creation.

Noun:

In some cultures, a sedan chair can refer to a means of ceremonial transportation, often elaborately decorated and used during important events.

Example Sentence: The bride and groom arrived at their wedding ceremony in a beautifully adorned sedan chair, carried by strong men in traditional attire.

Noun:

In a figurative sense, a sedan chair can symbolize privilege, luxury, or exclusivity.

Example Sentence: The exclusive members' club offered private sedan chair service to its esteemed clientele.

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