carriages

9 definitions • 8 examples

a vehicle with four wheels that is usually pulled by horses and was used mainly in the past:

a horse-drawn carriage

any of the separate parts of a train in which the passengers sit:

a railway carriage

(the cost of) transporting goods:

That will be £150, carriage included.

the way in which a person moves or keeps their body when they are standing, sitting, or walking

a vehicle with four wheels pulled by a horse or horses

A carriage is also a baby carriage.

the way in which you hold your body when standing or moving around:

She had great stage presence and perfect carriage.

the act or process of transporting goods:

If the carrier agrees to accept dangerous goods for carriage, such goods must be accompanied by a full declaration of their nature and contents.

It is essential that customers are aware of any conditions of carriage.

the cost of transporting goods:

The carriage for non-perishable items is £3.95.

You can buy a whole side of salmon for €30, including carriage.