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hack·ney
 hackney
- pronunciation:
- haek
ni
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
hackneys |
| definition 1: |
a horse suited for ordinary riding or driving.
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| definition 2: |
(often cap.) a horse of English breed with a high-stepping gait.
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| definition 3: |
a hired carriage or automobile; cab.
We stepped into the hackney and told the driver where we wanted to go. |
| related words: |
cab, car, coach |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
for hire; hired.
a hackney carriage |
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