cab
UK: kæb | US: kæb
n. a taxi; a vehicle for hire with a driver
n. the compartment for the driver in a truck, train, or crane
n. (historical) a horse-drawn carriage for hire
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The word "cab" is a shortened form of "cabriolet," a light horse-drawn carriage from 19th-century France. The term "cabriolet" itself derives from French cabrioler ("to leap," from Latin capreolus, meaning "wild goat"), referencing the carriage's bouncing motion. Over time, "cab" was adopted for motorized taxis, retaining its core meaning of a hired transport vehicle.
She hailed a cab to get to the airport quickly.
The truck's cab was equipped with modern comforts.
In the 1800s, cabs were pulled by horses through London's streets.
He climbed into the cab and gave the driver the address.
The crane operator sat high in the cab to oversee the construction site.