cabs
/kæbz/
NOUN
1. Vehicles for hire
Motor vehicles available for public hire to transport passengers between locations, typically driven by professional drivers and paid for according to distance or time.
1.1. Taxi services and passenger transportation
Used to describe vehicles that passengers hire for transportation within cities, between destinations, or to and from airports and other locations.
Synonyms
Examples
- In the bustling city, bright yellow cabs darted through traffic, offering quick transportation.
- Late at night, groups of friends hailed cabs to take them home after a lively evening.
- Travelers arriving at the airport sought out cabs for a convenient ride to their hotels.
- The taxi stand was filled with a line of patiently waiting cabs, ready to serve passengers.
Related Words
- chauffeurs
- cab drivers
- taxi drivers
- passengers
- fares
- taximeters
- ride-hailing
- transportation
- public transit
- airport transfers
- dispatchers
NOUN
2. Driver compartments in vehicles
Enclosed compartments in motor vehicles or locomotives where drivers or operators sit to control and operate the vehicle.
2.1. Truck and locomotive driver compartments
Used to describe the enclosed operating spaces at the front of trucks, trains, and other vehicles, containing the controls and seating for their drivers.
Synonyms
- cabins
- cockpits
- driver compartments
- driver cabins
Examples
- The truck drivers inspected their cabs before beginning the long journey.
- The locomotives had spacious cabs equipped with modern operating controls.
- The mechanics cleaned the cabs and checked the instruments before returning the vehicles to service.
Related Words
- dashboard
- steering wheel
- controls
- instrument panel
- windshield
- driver's seat
- locomotive
- truck
- vehicle interior
NOUN
3. Shelters in elevated observation towers
Enclosed structures at the top of observation towers, such as air traffic control towers and fire lookout towers, where personnel monitor surrounding areas.
3.1. Control towers and observation stations
Used to describe elevated enclosed workspaces from which operators observe air traffic, monitor fires, or supervise activities across a wide surrounding area.
Synonyms
- shelters
- booths
Examples
- The air traffic controllers worked inside the cabs of the airport's control towers.
- Forest rangers occupied elevated cabs to monitor the surrounding wilderness for signs of fire.
Related Words
- air traffic control
- fire lookout
- observation tower
- surveillance
- control room
- watchtower
- monitoring station
- aviation
- lookout
NOUN
4. Horse-drawn carriages
Lightweight passenger carriages, traditionally drawn by horses and used for personal transportation, sometimes featuring a folding hood or enclosed seating compartment.
4.1. Historical horse-drawn transportation
Used to describe traditional horse-drawn passenger vehicles, including small carriages and cabriolets used for private travel before the widespread adoption of automobiles.
Synonyms
- carriages
- cabriolets
- coaches
- gigs
Examples
- The historical exhibition displayed several beautifully restored cabs from the nineteenth century.
- Wealthy families once traveled through the countryside in elegant horse-drawn cabs.
- The museum preserved a collection of antique cabs from the early days of urban transportation.
Related Words
NOUN
5. Arcade video game cabinets
Enclosed cabinets or standalone units that house video game equipment, including screens, controls, and electronic components, typically found in amusement arcades.
5.1. Arcade gaming equipment
Used to describe physical arcade game machines that contain the hardware and controls required to play electronic games.
Synonyms
- arcade cabinets
- game cabinets
- arcade machines
- video game cabinets
Examples
- The retro gaming exhibition featured dozens of classic arcade cabs from the 1980s.
- Collectors restored vintage cabs to preserve the original arcade gaming experience.
- The entertainment center installed several new cabs featuring popular fighting games.
Related Words
VERB
6. Traveling by taxicab
To travel from one place to another using a taxicab as a passenger.
6.1. Taxi transportation and urban travel
Used as a verb to describe the act of traveling somewhere in a hired taxi rather than driving a personal vehicle or using other forms of transportation.
Synonyms
- taxies
- rides
Examples
- She cabs to work whenever the weather is bad.
- He cabs across town to attend his evening appointments.
- During the conference, she cabs between the hotel and the convention center.