hansom cab

Meanings

• noun

  A type of horse-drawn carriage with a folding roof, popular in the 19th century.

  - "He took a hansom cab to reach the station on time."
  - "The hansom cab ride through the city was an enjoyable experience."

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Variants

List of all variants of hansom cab that leads to same result
hansom , hansom cab , hansom cabs , hansoms

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Etymology

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Derived from the name of its inventor, Joseph Hansom, in the early 19th century.

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Trivia

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1. The hansom cab was the inspiration for the modern taxi.

2. The folding roof of a hansom cab could be lowered in rain or raised in the sun.

3. The hansom cab was the fastest mode of transportation in the 19th century city.

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Related Concepts

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1. horse-drawn carriage: A vehicle pulled by one or more horses, used for transportation before the advent of automobiles.

2. Victorian era: A period in British history from 1837 to 1901, named after Queen Victoria, characterized by industrial, cultural, political, and social change.

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Culture

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The hansom cab was a common mode of transportation during the Victorian era, often featured in literature and art.

How to Memorize "hansom cab"

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   - Visualize a horse-drawn carriage with a folding roof. Imagine the sound of the horse's hooves and the rhythmic clatter of the carriage.

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3. mnemonics
   

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