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carriage

[ˈkærɪdʒ]
nounfemininepl: carriages
carruagem
1. A vehicle with wheels drawn by horses, used for transporting people
The bride arrived in an elegant carriage.
A noiva chegou em uma carruagem elegante.
2. The act or manner of carrying oneself; bearing or posture
She had the carriage of a dancer.
Ela tinha a postura de uma dançarina.
3. A wheeled support or frame for moving something heavy
The gun carriage was positioned on the hill.
O suporte da arma foi posicionado na colina.
4. The cost or price of transporting goods
Carriage is included in the price.
O frete está incluído no preço.
5. A moving part in a machine that carries or supports something
The carriage of the typewriter moved smoothly.
O carro da máquina de escrever se movia suavemente.
Synonyms
vehiclecoachbearingposturetransport

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
carruagem
Most common translation for the horse-drawn vehicle
General Brazilian
carro
Sometimes used informally for wheeled transport
Portugal
carruagem
Standard term for horse-drawn carriage
Portugal
transporte
Used for the cost of transportation

Related Idioms & Phrases

carriage and pair (a carriage drawn by two horses)
carriage trade (the wealthy clientele or business catering to the wealthy)
stand and carriage (formal bearing and demeanor)
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