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Noun stagecoach has 1 sense
- stagecoach, stage - a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns; "we went out of town together by stage about ten or twelve miles"
--1 is a kind of coach, four-in-hand, coach-and-four
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Stagecoach
Description:
A stagecoach is a four-wheeled public carriage used in the past to carry passengers and mail along scheduled routes, especially during the 18th and 19th centuries. It typically had a driver and horses pulling the carriage, often used for long-distance travel.
Senses and Usages:
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Noun - Traditional Use:
A stagecoach was the primary mode of long-distance transportation before the advent of railways and automobiles.
Sample Sentence: The stagecoach rattled along the bumpy road, carrying the passengers through the vast countryside.
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Noun - Metaphorical Use:
The term "stagecoach" can be used metaphorically to refer to any vehicle or system that facilitates progress or advancement.
Sample Sentence: The internet has become the stagecoach of information, allowing people to connect and access knowledge from all over the world.
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Noun - Modern Use:
In some regions, especially in tourist areas or historical reenactments, stagecoaches are still used for leisure rides and sightseeing purposes.
Sample Sentence: The family enjoyed a delightful stagecoach ride through the scenic countryside, feeling as if they had traveled back in time.
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Verb - Informal Use:
To "stagecoach" can be used informally to describe the act of traveling or moving at a slow or leisurely pace.
Sample Sentence: Let's stagecoach our way through the countryside, taking our time to enjoy the beautiful scenery.
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