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curricle

curricle

1 9.9
A light open carriage with two wheels that two horses pull, used in the past for personal travel
  • noun
  • /ˈkʌrɪkəl/
  • Archaic
translation icon : currículo

Examples

  • "A curricle accident," he said as coolly as he could.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • A curricle rolled past.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • "He looked into the fire, seeing Geoff's body crumpled, broken, pinned beneath the overturned curricle.

    Fiction book (2000)
  • She stepped gracefully into the curricle, ready for a day of leisurely travel through the countryside.

  • The curricle glided smoothly over the cobblestones, pulled by two elegant horses.

  • As they took the scenic route, the curricle allowed them to enjoy the beautiful landscape together.

Synonyms

carriage
vscurricle
100 4.7

A wheeled vehicle pulled by horses to carry people

is specifically a light open two-wheeled vehicle drawn by two horses
cab
vscurricle
  • Archaic
10 8.8

A small two-wheeled carriage with two seats and a folding hood

is pulled by a pair of horses rather than one horse
trap
vscurricle
  • Archaic
4 9.3

A small two-wheeled carriage pulled by one horse for one or two people

is pulled by a pair of horses rather than one horse
cabriolet
vscurricle
  • Archaic
3 9.9

A small light two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage for two people with a folding hood

is pulled by a pair of horses rather than one horse
shay
vscurricle
  • Archaic
2 9.9

A light two-wheeled carriage with a folding roof for one horse to pull

is pulled by a pair of horses rather than one horse
gig
vscurricle
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A light two-wheeled carriage pulled by one horse

is pulled by a pair of horses rather than one horse
jaunting car
vscurricle
  • Archaic
1 9.9

An open two-wheeled carriage pulled by a horse originally used in Ireland to carry people

is pulled by a pair of horses rather than one horse
calesa
vscurricle
  • Philippine
1 9.9

A small two-wheeled carriage pulled by a horse used to carry people, often in the Philippines

is pulled by a pair of horses rather than one horse
chaise
vscurricle
  • Archaic
1 9.9

A light open carriage with two wheels and a folding cover pulled by one horse

is pulled by a pair of horses rather than one horse
jaunty car
vscurricle
  • Archaic
9.9

A two-wheeled open cart pulled by a horse with seats facing outward

is pulled by a pair of horses rather than one horse
tub-cart
vscurricle
  • Archaic
9.9

A small two-wheeled cart with two seats pulled by a pony

is pulled by a pair of horses rather than one horse

Surface Forms

curricle singular
curricles plural

Etymology

The word curricle comes from the Latin curriculum, which comes from currere and means 'to run' or 'a course'. That's why a curricle was a small, light two-wheeled carriage made for quick, fast rides.