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cab1
1. a taxi
2. the enclosed compartment of a lorry, locomotive, crane, etc., from which it is driven or operated
3. (formerly) a light horse-drawn vehicle used for public hire

cab2, kab
an ancient Hebrew measure equal to about 2.3 litres (4 pints)

cab [kab]
(engineering)
In a locomotive, truck, tractor, or hoisting apparatus, a compartment for the operator.


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That was the time when her daughter Winnie could not help passing a remark to Mr Verloc that "mother has been spending half-crowns and five shillings almost every day this last week in cab fares.
Cab whistles blowing frantically in all directions.
We had hardly proceeded a third of the way down the Avenue Road when I saw a cab draw up at a house a few doors below us, on the opposite side of the way.
 
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