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carriage

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/ˈkɛrɪdʒ/ · car-ri-age

A vehicle, typically on four wheels, drawn by a horse or other animal.

Meanings

nounformal

A vehicle, typically on four wheels, drawn by a horse or other animal.

ایک گاڑی، عام طور پر چار پہیوں والی، جو کسی گھوڑے یا دوسرے جانور کے ذریعہ کھینچی جاتی ہے۔

گھوڑا گاڑی

ghora gaari

Synonyms

vehiclewagonchariotگاڑیوہانچریوٹ

Antonyms

pedestrianfoottrackerپیادہپاوںپیچھا کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • horse-drawn carriage
  • private carriage
  • military carriage

Example Sentences

The horse-drawn carriage glided smoothly along the cobblestone streets.

گھوڑا گاڑی ٹکڑوں بھرے راستوں پر آرام سے چل رہی تھی۔

ghora gaari tukron bhare raaston par aaram se chal rahi thi.

During the parade, elegant carriages displayed the royal family's heritage.

پیرای میں، باوقار گھوڑا گاڑیاں شاہی خاندان کی وراثت کا مظاہرہ کر رہی تھیں۔

parade mein, bawqar ghora gaariyan shahi khandan ki virasat ka muzahira kar rahi thein.

The carriage was beautifully crafted and adorned with intricate patterns.

گھوڑا گاڑی خوبصورتی سے تیار کی گئی تھی اور پیچیدہ نقش و نگار سے سجی ہوئی تھی۔

ghora gaari khoobsurti se tayar ki gayi thi aur pechida naqsh o nogar se saji hui thi.

Easily Confused With

carriageway:While 'carriage' refers to a vehicle drawn by horses, 'carriageway' refers to a part of the road designated for vehicles.

Word Family

carry
verbاٹھانا
carried
verbاٹھائی
carrying
verbاٹھانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a horse carrying a carriage.

Imagine a vintage carriage being pulled by horses in a fairytale setting.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

یہی ہے میری محبّت کی چال، جیسے کہ گھوڑا گاڑی میں ہے بے مثال،

yehi hai meri mohabbat ki chaal, jaise ke ghora gaari mein hai be misaal,

This is the stride of my love, unparalleled like a horse carriage,

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہاں چاہ، وہاں راہ

jahan chaah, wahan raah

Where there is a will, there is a way.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old North French "cariage" — to carry

First known use: 14th century

The word 'carriage' originated from the Old North French word 'cariage', which meant 'to carry'. Over time, it evolved into the English language to refer to vehicles designed for transporting people or goods.