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wagon

1 of 1noun
/ˈwæ.gən/
Forms:wagons
1

a car that has a long body and rear door with space behind rear seat

2

a type of wheeled vehicle that can be drawn by an animal or a tractor, typically used for transporting goods, people, or equipment

A wagon is a type of vehicle with four wheels, typically used for carrying goods or people. It is often pulled by animals like horses, mules, or oxen, though some wagons are designed to be pulled by people or machines. Wagons are commonly used in agriculture, transport, or for recreational purposes, such as traveling or carrying supplies, tools, or passengers. They have a flat or slightly raised bed for holding cargo and come in various sizes based on the load they need to carry. Some wagons are designed for off-road use, while others are intended for smoother, paved paths.

  • They loaded the hay onto the horse-drawn wagon for transport to the barn.
  • The wagon creaked along the dirt road, carrying supplies for the camping trip.
  • The wagon train crossed the prairie, carrying settlers and their belongings to a new frontier.
  • The children sat happily in the wagon as their father pulled them around the neighborhood.
  • A modern utility wagon is used to transport tools and equipment around the construction site.
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3

van used by police to transport prisoners

4

a child's four-wheeled toy cart sometimes used for coasting

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5

a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major