Meaning of the word cart in English

What does cart mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

cart

US /kɑːrt/

UK /kɑːt/

a strong open vehicle with two or four wheels, typically used for transporting goods or a person and pulled by a horse or ox

Example:

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The farmer loaded hay onto the cart.

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They rode through the village in a horse-drawn cart.

Synonym:

wagon carriage buggy dray tumbrel

a basket or wheeled structure, typically used for carrying things, especially groceries in a supermarket

Example:

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She pushed the shopping cart down the aisle.

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Please return your cart to the designated area.

Synonym:

trolley buggy wagon

to convey in a cart or similar vehicle

Example:

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They carted the rubbish away to the dump.

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The injured player was carted off the field.

Synonym:

haul transport carry convey lug