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Sedan

A portable chair or covered vehicle for carrying a single person, -- usually borne on poles by two men. Called also sedan chair.

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Auto 76% connected

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oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Car 76% connected

A small vehicle moved on wheels; usually, one having but two wheels and drawn by one horse; a cart.

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Litter 76% connected

A bed or stretcher so arranged that a person, esp. a sick or wounded person, may be easily carried in or upon it.

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Machine 76% connected

In general, any combination of bodies so connected that their relative motions are constrained, and by means of which force and motion may be transmi…

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Brougham 76% connected

A light, close carriage, with seats inside for two or four, and the fore wheels so arranged as to turn short.

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Saloon 92% connected

A spacious and elegant apartment for the reception of company or for works of art; a hall of reception, esp. a hall for public entertainments or amus…

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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