pantechnicon

Meanings

• noun

  A large vehicle, originally with living quarters and used for transporting household goods during a move.

  - "They rented a pantechnicon to transport their belongings during the move."
  - "The pantechnicon was filled with furniture and appliances."

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Pronunciation

1. /pænˈtɛknɪkən/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=89321973"

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Synonyms

moving truck , moving van , removal van

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Variants

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pantechnicon , pantechnicons

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Etymology

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From Greek pan (all) and tekhne (art or craft), indicating its use as a vehicle for transporting all the contents of a household.

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Trivia

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1. The first pantechnicons were horse-drawn and had living quarters for the driver and laborers.

2. The word 'pantechnicon' was first used in the late 18th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. Moving van: A large vehicle used for transporting household goods during a move.

2. Removal van: Another term for a pantechnicon or moving van.

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Culture

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The pantechnicon has been a common feature in literature and art depicting the process of moving houses. It symbolizes the idea of change and the journey that comes with it.

How to Memorize "pantechnicon"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large truck with living quarters and a sign that reads 'Pantechnicon' on the side.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pantechnicon' with the process of moving houses and the large vehicle used to transport belongings.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Pantechnicon': 'People And Their Necessities Transported In Containers'.

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