Cab ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Cab ( noun )

1. A horse-drawn or later a motor-driven vehicle for transporting passengers, especially for hire.
2. A small enclosed vehicle for transporting goods.
3. A taxicab.
4. A compartment in a train, plane, or other vehicle.
5. The control compartment of a locomotive, tractor, or other heavy machine.

Origin:

Middle english, from old north french caboche, from middle low german kab, of slavic origin.

Examples:

1. She took a cab to the airport.
2. The delivery truck had a small cab for the driver.
3. He hailed a cab and gave the driver his destination.
4. She traveled first class in a private cab on the train.
5. The operator sits in a comfortable cab on the front of the bulldozer.

(As a verb)

Cab ( verb )

1. A horse-drawn or later a motor-driven vehicle for transporting passengers, especially for hire.
2. A small enclosed vehicle for transporting goods.
3. A taxicab.
4. A compartment in a train, plane, or other vehicle.
5. The control compartment of a locomotive, tractor, or other heavy machine.

Origin:

Middle english, from old north french caboche, from middle low german kab, of slavic origin.

Examples:

1. She took a cab to the airport.
2. The delivery truck had a small cab for the driver.
3. He hailed a cab and gave the driver his destination.
4. She traveled first class in a private cab on the train.
5. The operator sits in a comfortable cab on the front of the bulldozer.