rikshaw

/rɪkˈʃɑːw, rɪˈkʃɔː/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of lightweight, two-wheeled vehicle, typically pulled by one person, often used for transportation in crowded areas, such as cities.

“She hailed a rickshaw to get to the nearby market.”

2. verb

To transport or haul something, especially in a rickshaw.

“The vendor rickshawed her goods to the festival.”

Synonyms

  • carriage
  • cart
  • dray
  • vehicle

Antonyms

  • non-motorized
  • pedestrian
  • walker