Definition of cab - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
taxicar for hire with a driver
- We took a cab to the airport.
2.
driver's compartmentcompartment where a vehicle's driver sits
- The truck's cab was spacious and comfortable.
3.
technologyTECH. compressed file format in WindowsTECH.
- The installation files were in a cab format.
4.
gamingTECH. US arcade machine housing a video gameTECH. US
- He spent hours playing games in the cab.
5.
measurementRare ancient Hebrew unit of volumeRare
- The recipe called for a cab of flour.
Verb
transportationride in a taxi as a passenger
- She prefers to cab rather than drive.
Images of cab
car for hire with a driver 
compartment where a vehicle's driver sits 
arcade machine housing a video game
Expressions with cab
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signal a taxi to stop for you
He raised his hand to hail a cab.
use a taxi service
She prefers to cab it rather than drive.
the first option or selection available
When the new game was released, he was the first cab off the rank.
money paid for a taxi ride
I need to save some cash for cab fare.
request a taxi service
She decided to call a cab after the party.
taxi that is yellow in color
I hailed a yellow cab to get to the airport.
hail a taxi for a ride
We need to grab a cab to get to the airport.
designated area where taxis wait for passengers
The cab rank outside the station was full.
traditional London-style taxi with a spacious interior
We hailed a black cab to get to the hotel.
enclosed space of a vehicle where the driver sits and controls it
The engineer stepped into the driver's cab to prepare the train for departure.
pedal-powered passenger vehicle used for short urban trips
We used a bike cab to get to the market.
type of red wine made from Cabernet Sauvignon grapes
She ordered a glass of cab sav with her dinner.
pickup truck with two rows of seats
The double cab offers more space for passengers.
unlicensed taxi that operates illegally
He caught a gypsy cab because no regular taxis were available.
motorized taxi available for public hire
We hailed a hackney cab to get to the hotel.
pickup body style with roomy passenger area and four full-size doors
He bought a crew cab so everyone could ride comfortably.
pickup truck with extra seating behind the front seats
He bought an extended cab for more passenger space.
truck cab with a bed for sleeping
The driver rested in the sleeper cab during the long haul.
two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage for two passengers
They rode through the city in a hansom cab, enjoying the historical scenery.
Origin of cab
French, cabriolet (light carriage)
Terms with cab included in their meaning
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street cab
vehicle for hire with a driver
uk cab
traditional London taxi usually black in color
abr: articulated lorry
large truck with a cab and trailer joined together
transportation
type of box body on a van with space above the cab
historical cab
four-wheeled horse-drawn cab from the past
historical vehicle
steam wagon with engine above the cab
historical cab
four-wheeled horse-drawn cab from the past
cab stand
attendant at cab stands supplying water to horses
Examples of cab in a sentence
The cab driver knew a shortcut to the hotel. The cab of the crane offered a panoramic view. He spent hours cleaning the cab of his tractor. The software update was downloaded as a cab file. He extracted the cab files to access the program. The cab was out of order at the arcade.
He bought a vintage cab for his game room. The merchant measured a cab of oil for trade. A cab of wine was used in the ancient ceremony. They decided to cab to the concert venue. He often cabs home after late-night shifts.
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- French:taxi, prendre un taxi, ...
- German:Taxi, Taxi fahren, ...
- Italian:taxi, prendere un taxi, ...
- Spanish:taxi, ir en taxi, ...
- Portuguese:táxi, andar de táxi, ...
- Chinese:出租车, 乘出租车, ...
- Japanese:タクシー, タクシーに乗る, ...
- Arabic:سَيّارَة أُجْرَة, اِسْتَقَلَّ سَيَّارَةَ أُجْرَة, ...
- Hebrew:מוֹנִית, לָקַׁחַת מוֹנִית, ...
- Russian:такси, ехать на такси, ...
- Ukrainian:таксі, їздити на таксі, ...
- Hindi:टैक्सी, टैक्सी में सवारी करना, ...
Definition of Cab - Reverso English Dictionary
Abbreviation
abr: Cabernet Sauvignonshort form for a type of red wine
- I ordered a glass of Cab.
- The menu features a local Cab.
- He prefers Cab over Merlot.
Origin of Cab
Latin, caput (head)
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- French:Cab, ...
- German:Cabernet Sauvignon, ...
- Italian:Cab, ...
- Spanish:Cab, ...
- Portuguese:Cab, ...
- Chinese:赤霞珠, ...
- Japanese:カブ, ...
- Arabic:كابيرنيه سوفينيون, ...
- Hebrew:יַיִן אָדוֹם מִסּוּג קַבֶּרְנֶה סוֹבִינְיוֹן, ...
- Russian:Каберне Совиньон, ...
- Ukrainian:Каб., ...
- Hindi:कैब, ...
Definition of CAB - Reverso English Dictionary
Acronym
1.
acr: Citizens Advice BureauRare place to get help with problemsRare
- She visited the CAB to get help with her housing problem.
2.
acr: Civil Aeronautics BoardDated government agency for air travel regulationDated
- The CAB issued new rules for airline safety last year.
Origin of CAB
Latin caput (head)
Examples of CAB in a sentence
The CAB helped her with legal issues. The CAB was dissolved in 1985. CAB regulations impacted airline fares.
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- French:bureau d'aide aux citoyens, Conseil de l'aéronautique civile, ...
- German:CAB, Zivilluftfahrtbehörde, ...
- Italian:Ufficio Consulenza Cittadini, CAB, ...
- Spanish:OAC, Junta de Aeronáutica Civil, ...
- Portuguese:Gabinete de Apoio ao Cidadão, CAB, ...
- Chinese:公民咨询局, 民用航空委员会, ...
- Japanese:市民相談局, CAB, ...
- Arabic:مَكتَب الاستِشارَات لِلمُواطِنين, مجلس الطيران المدني, ...
- Hebrew:לִשְׁכַּת יִעוּץ לָאֶזְרָח, מוֹעֶצֶת הַתְּעוּפָה הָאֶזְרָחִית, ...
- Russian:бюро консультаций для граждан, Совет гражданской авиации, ...
- Ukrainian:Бюро консультацій для громадян, ЦАБ, ...
- Hindi:नागरिक सलाह ब्यूरो, सिविल एरोनॉटिक्स बोर्ड, ...
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