carriage

carriage
[[t]kæ̱rɪʤ[/t]]
carriages
1) N-COUNT: also by N A carriage is an old-fashioned vehicle, usually for a small number of passengers, which is pulled by horses.

The President-elect followed in an open carriage drawn by six beautiful gray horses.

2) N-COUNT A carriage is one of the separate, long sections of a train that carries passengers. [BRIT]
Syn:
(in AM, usually use car)
3) N-COUNT A carriage is the same as a baby carriage. [AM]
4) N-UNCOUNT Carriage is the cost or action of transporting or delivering goods. [BRIT, FORMAL]

It costs ₤10.86 for one litre including carriage...

If the Government introduces a carbon tax on road haulage, then carriage by water will become more attractive.

Syn:
delivery charge
(in AM, usually use delivery charge)
5) N-UNCOUNT: usu with poss Your carriage is the way you hold your body and head when you are walking, standing, or sitting. [LITERARY]

Her legs were long and fine, her hips slender, her carriage erect.

Syn:

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  • carriage — [kar′ij; ] for 2, usually [ kar′ē ij΄] n. [ME cariage, baggage, transport < Anglo Fr, cart, carriage < carier, CARRY] 1. the act of carrying; transportation 2. the cost of carrying; transportation charge 3. Archaic a) management or handling …   English World dictionary

  • carriage — I noun affreightment, airfreight, carrying, cartage, conveyance, drayage, portage, porterage, shipment, shipping, transfer, transference, translocation, transportation, transshipment, truckage, vehiculum associated concepts: affreightment,… …   Law dictionary

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  • Carriage — A carriage is a wheeled vehicle for people, usually horse drawn. It is especially designed for private passenger use and for comfort or elegance, though some are also used to transport goods. It may be light, smart and fast or heavy, large and… …   Wikipedia

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