bus

Definitions of bus
  1. noun
    a car that is old and unreliable
    synonyms: autobus, brik, rammelkar, rammelkast
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    type of:
    auto, automobiel, kar, schuitje, statusblik, wagen
    a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
  2. noun
    a railcar where passengers ride
    synonyms: autobus, coach, koets, oefenmeester
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    types:
    niet-roker
    a passenger car for passengers who want to avoid tobacco smoke
    salonrijtuig, salonwagen
    a passenger car for day travel; you pay extra fare for individual chairs
    pullman, salonrijtuig, salonwagen
    luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel
    type of:
    rijtuig, spoorrijtuig, treinwagon, wagon
    a wheeled vehicle adapted to the rails of railroad
  3. noun
    a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction
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    type of:
    voeringstof
    a protective covering that protects an inside surface
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