Word
pram
Countable noun
Definition
n. a small boat that is pulled or pushed by a larger ship. It is often used to carry people or supplies between the ship and the shore.
n. a small boat, typically rowed or towed, used for transport between a larger vessel and the shore. Often used in the context of maritime history or specific naval operations.
Examples
“The sailors used a small pram to reach the island.”
“During the storm, the crew had to use a sturdy pram to ferry supplies from the anchored ship to the lighthouse.”
“The captain ordered the launch of the pram to ensure that the diplomatic envoys could reach the waiting vessel before the tide shifted against them.”
Examples
simple
“The sailors used a small pram to reach the island.”
contextual
“During the storm, the crew had to use a sturdy pram to ferry supplies from the anchored ship to the lighthouse.”
complex
“The captain ordered the launch of the pram to ensure that the diplomatic envoys could reach the waiting vessel before the tide shifted against them.”
Real-World Examples
“And down here it's flat, so you don't have to push a pram up a hill." She says some parents simply won't attend a clinic if it involves more than one bus.” “Different times, when toys were played with for more than a few seconds before being launched from the pram with maximum force, followed a few seconds later by a handful of freshly sourced excreta.” Etymology
Clipping of perambulator.
From Dutch praam (“a flat-bottomed boat”), from Middle Dutch praem, from Middle Low German prām, from Old Czech prám, from Proto-Slavic pormъ.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Idioms
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C2 ProficiencyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.8.5–9.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 6.0114–120
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C2 · Proficiency
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