car

Definitions of car
  1. noun
    a railcar where passengers ride
    synonyms: voiture
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    types:
    wagon-restaurant
    a passenger car where food is served in transit
    wagon-lit
    a passenger car that has berths for sleeping
    type of:
    wagon
    a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad
  2. noun
    a vehicle carrying many passengers; used for public transport
    synonyms: autobus
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    type of:
    transports en commun
    conveyance for passengers or mail or freight
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