wagon

Meanings

• noun

  A large open-topped vehicle with sides that can be lowered, used for transporting goods or passengers.

  - "The farmer transported his produce in a wagon."
  - "The amusement park offered wagon rides for tourists."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈwæɡən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

goods wagon

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with wagon
vagabond , cabin , granite , vanity

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Variants

List of all variants of wagon that leads to same result
off the wagon , on the wagon , wagon , wagons , wagoned , wagoning , waggon , waggons , wagon-lit , wagon-lits , wagons-lits , wagon master , wagon masters , wagon train , wagon trains , chuck wagon , chuck wagons , chuckwagon , chuckwagons , coaster wagon , coaster wagons , Conestoga , Conestoga wagon , covered wagon , covered wagons

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Etymology

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Old English 'wagon', from 'wagan', meaning 'to rock or shake'. Originally, a wagon was a wheeled vehicle with a rocking or shaking motion to make it easier to pull.

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Trivia

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1. The first wagons were pulled by animals such as horses, oxen, or camels.

2. The invention of the wagon is believed to have revolutionized transportation and trade in Europe during the Middle Ages.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cart: Both wagons and carts are wheeled vehicles used for transportation, but wagons generally have larger capacity and open tops.

2. Caravan: A caravan is a group of vehicles or wagons traveling together, often for long distances.

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Culture

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Throughout history, wagons have been used for various purposes such as transportation of goods, migration, and even as homes. In literature, wagons have appeared in works like 'Little House on the Prairie' by Laura Ingalls Wilder and 'Ox-Cart Man' by Donald Hall.

How to Memorize "wagon"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large open-topped vehicle with wheels, used for transporting goods or passengers.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'wagon' with transportation and moving goods or people.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the word 'wagon' as 'Wheels And Goods On The Go'.

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