Carruca
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carruca is a noun meaning (historical) A heavy wheeled turnplough that was used during the Middle Ages.
Meaning
(historical) A heavy wheeled turnplough that was used during the Middle Ages.
Example Sentences
Pliny mentions another carriage of imperial Rome — the carruca, which had four wheels and was used equally in the city and for long journeys.
Word Forms
- carrucas
- carrucae
- caruca
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include carucage, ploughland, tumble-car, trundler, arrastre, roll.
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