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cab

UK/kæb/ US/ˈkæb/ common informal uk us

noun

1.

a compartment in front of a motor vehicle where driver sits

2.
3.

a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money

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Origin

Clipping of Caballero. From Steve Caballero, professional skateboarder. From Spanish Caballero.

Phrases

  • bike cab
  • cab driver
  • cab forward
  • cab off the rank
  • cab rank
  • cab sav
  • cab signal
  • cab-rank rule
  • shad cab

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