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Hearse
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a vehicle specially designed to transport deceased individuals in coffins or caskets from the place of death to the funeral home or cemetery
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Simple
Countable
Plural form
hearses
What is a "hearse"?
A hearse is a type of vehicle used to transport a deceased person in a coffin, typically to a funeral or burial site. It is often a long, specially designed car with a large, covered space to carry the casket. Hearses are commonly used in funeral services, providing a respectful and dignified way to move the deceased from one location to another. They are often part of a funeral procession and are driven by a professional chauffeur.
Examples
The hearse solemnly led the funeral procession to the cemetery.
