curricle
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- noun
- /ˈkʌrɪkəl/
- Archaic
:
currículo
Examples
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"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.
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The curricle glided smoothly over the cobblestones, pulled by two elegant horses.
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As they took the scenic route, the curricle allowed them to enjoy the beautiful landscape together.
Synonyms
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A wheeled vehicle pulled by horses to carry people
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A small two-wheeled carriage with two seats and a folding hood
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A small two-wheeled carriage pulled by one horse for one or two people
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A small light two-wheeled horse-drawn carriage for two people with a folding hood
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A light two-wheeled carriage with a folding roof for one horse to pull
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A light two-wheeled carriage pulled by one horse
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An open two-wheeled carriage pulled by a horse originally used in Ireland to carry people
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A small two-wheeled carriage pulled by a horse used to carry people, often in the Philippines
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A light open carriage with two wheels and a folding cover pulled by one horse
A two-wheeled open cart pulled by a horse with seats facing outward
A small two-wheeled cart with two seats pulled by a pony
Surface Forms
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.