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Stagecoach
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a large, horse-drawn carriage used to carry passengers over long distances, often between towns
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
stagecoaches
What is a "stagecoach"?
A stagecoach is a large, horse-drawn carriage designed to carry passengers over long distances. It typically has several rows of seats inside and is built to carry multiple passengers, often traveling between towns or cities on scheduled routes. Stagecoaches were commonly used in the 18th and 19th centuries before trains became more widespread, offering a relatively fast and reliable way to travel.
Examples
The stagecoach rumbled into town after a long journey.
Lexical Tree
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