wagon

Definitions of wagon
  1. noun
    a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad
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    wagon de marchandises
    a railway car that carries freight
    car, voiture
    a railcar where passengers ride
    forgon, wagon de marchandises
    a freight car with roof and sliding doors in the sides
    wagon-restaurant
    a passenger car where food is served in transit
    wagon-lit
    a passenger car that has berths for sleeping
    type of:
    véhicule à roue
    a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people
  2. noun
    a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat
    synonyms: break, chariot
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    another name for a station wagon
    type of:
    auto, automobile, voiture
    a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
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