Carriage

/ˈkæɹɪd͡ʒ/ · noun

Meaning

(now uncommon) The act of conveying; carrying..

Definitions by Sense

1. (now uncommon) The act of conveying; carrying.
2. A means of conveyance.
3. A (mostly four-wheeled) lighter vehicle chiefly designed to transport people, generally drawn by horse power.
4. (rail transport, British) Ellipsis of railway carriage (“a passenger railroad car, or any railroad car”).
5. The manner or posture in which one holds or positions a body part, such as one's arm or head.
6. (now rare) A manner of walking and moving in general; how one carries oneself, bearing, gait.
7. (archaic) One's behavior, or way of conducting oneself towards others.
8. The part of a typewriter supporting the paper.

Example Sentences

The remainder of the men were employed in unbarreling our Pork and stringing it on poles for convenience of carriage, and carrying our Batteaux from the river to the pond.

The carriage ride was very romantic.

When the long, hot journey drew to its end and the train slowed down for the last time, there was a stir in Jessamy’s carriage. People began to shake crumbs from their laps and tidy themselves up a little.

The runner has a very low arm carriage.

a tall woman with a beautiful upright carriage.

His carriage was full comely and vpright, / His countenaunce demure and temperate [...].

In spite of her erect carriage she could flop to her knees to pray as smart as any of us.

Cavett: What would it take – seriously – for a musician to be good enough to play in the Miles Davis bands? Suppose you're looking for a new guy. Davis: Well, the first thing he needs do – whoever he is – has to have good carriage, you know. Cavett: Meaning? Davis: Meaning that they have to look like what they're going to play – the instrument.

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