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26-01-2005, 19:00
RICKSHAW
rick·shaw (plural rick·shaws) or rick·sha (plural rick·shas
noun
1. two-wheeled passenger vehicle: a small vehicle with two wheels and a seat for passengers, pulled along by somebody walking in front of it, used especially in Asia.
Also called jinriksha
2. three-wheeled passenger vehicle: a small three-wheeled vehicle, like a tricycle with a seat at the back for passengers, that is driven by somebody sitting at the front and pedalling.
Also called trishaw
[Late 19th century. Shortening of Japanese jinrikisha , from jin “man” + riki “strength” + sha “vehicle.”]
PEDICAB
ped·i·cab (plural ped·i·cabs)
noun
tricycle for carrying passengers: a pedal-operated tricycle with a seat in front for the driver and a passenger seat behind covered by a hood, available for hire in some Southeast Asian countries
Source: Encarta 2005
rick·shaw (plural rick·shaws) or rick·sha (plural rick·shas
noun
1. two-wheeled passenger vehicle: a small vehicle with two wheels and a seat for passengers, pulled along by somebody walking in front of it, used especially in Asia.
Also called jinriksha
2. three-wheeled passenger vehicle: a small three-wheeled vehicle, like a tricycle with a seat at the back for passengers, that is driven by somebody sitting at the front and pedalling.
Also called trishaw
[Late 19th century. Shortening of Japanese jinrikisha , from jin “man” + riki “strength” + sha “vehicle.”]
PEDICAB
ped·i·cab (plural ped·i·cabs)
noun
tricycle for carrying passengers: a pedal-operated tricycle with a seat in front for the driver and a passenger seat behind covered by a hood, available for hire in some Southeast Asian countries
Source: Encarta 2005