taxicabs (noun)

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• taxi stand — noun A designated place in a street, railway station, airport etc where taxicabs line up to wait for passengers. Syn: cab stand, taxi rank …   Wiktionary

• doorman — noun A man who holds open the door at the entrance to a building, summons taxicabs, and provides an element of security; in apartment buildings, he also accepts deliveries and may perform certain concierge type services. Syn: doorkeeper See Also …   Wiktionary

• taxi yellow — noun Color used by New York taxicabs; taxi yellow is one of the most famous colors in the business. “No,” Emma said, “this could be important. Not taxi yellow, so what kind of yellow did it seem?” …   Wiktionary

• drop seat — noun 1. : a hinged seat (as in a vehicle) that may be dropped down 2. : a seat (as in an undergarment) that falls down when unbuttoned * * * 1. a hinged seat, as in a taxicab or bus, that may be pulled down for use when an additional seat is… …   Useful english dictionary

• exempt carrier — noun : a transport agency specializing in services (as taxi service) or commodities (as farm products or bulk cargo) exempt from regulation by the Interstate Commerce Act * * * a company operating vehicles performing services or carrying goods,… …   Useful english dictionary

• museum piece — noun 1. : an object of lasting interest or value (as an antique) suitable for or preserved in a museum early pie plates, now museum pieces American Guide Series: Connecticut a museum piece volume Claudia Cassidy some classics, no longer… …   Useful english dictionary

• pla|card´er — plac|ard «noun. PLAK ahrd; verb. pluh KAHRD, PLAK ahrd», noun, verb. –n. a notice to be posted in a public place; poster. Placards are written or printed on one side of a single sheet. »There were also placards calling for men on nearly all the… …   Useful english dictionary

• plac|ard — «noun. PLAK ahrd; verb. pluh KAHRD, PLAK ahrd», noun, verb. –n. a notice to be posted in a public place; poster. Placards are written or printed on one side of a single sheet. »There were also placards calling for men on nearly all the taxicabs… …   Useful english dictionary

• Dominican Republic — a republic in the West Indies, occupying the E part of the island of Hispaniola. 8,228,151; 19,129 sq. mi. (49,545 sq. km). Cap.: Santo Domingo. Formerly, Santo Domingo, San Domingo. * * * Dominican Republic Introduction Dominican Republic… …   Universalium

• taxicab — UK [ˈtæksɪˌkæb] / US noun [countable] Word forms taxicab : singular taxicab plural taxicabs formal a taxi …   English dictionary

• taxi rank — /ˈtæksi ræŋk/ (say taksee rangk) noun a place in the street reserved for taxicabs to stand awaiting passengers. Also, cab rank …