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cab

n. · v.
US //ˈkæb// UK //kˈæb// cab
  1. 1 a taxi (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    a car and driver that you pay to take you from one place to another.

    a vehicle for public hire, typically a motor car, used for transporting passengers in exchange for a fare.

    Example

    It was raining heavily, so we decided to take a cab to the restaurant.

    Example

    Finding a cab during the transit strike proved nearly impossible, forcing many commuters to walk several miles to their offices.
  2. 2 driver's compartment (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    the small room at the front of a truck, train, or crane where the driver sits.

    the enclosed compartment of a truck, locomotive, or other heavy machinery designed for the operator.

    Example

    The truck driver kept a photo of his family on the dashboard of his cab.

    Example

    The modern locomotive cab is equipped with sophisticated digital displays that monitor engine performance and track conditions in real time.
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  1. 3 red wine (n.)
    C1 Advanced Informal Cooking

    a short way of saying Cabernet Sauvignon, a popular type of red wine.

    a common clipping for Cabernet Sauvignon, referring either to the grape variety or the wine produced from it.

    Example

    Would you like a glass of cab with your steak?

    Example

    The sommelier suggested a full-bodied cab to complement the rich flavours of the roasted lamb.
    • cabernet
  2. 4 to travel by taxi (v.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Informal

    to go somewhere using a taxi.

    to travel or be transported via taxicab; often used in the progressive form.

    Example

    We cabbed it across town to make sure we weren't late for the show.

    Example

    Rather than navigating the unfamiliar subway system, the tourists opted to cab to the museum.
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