| Coach (coach) |
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| n. | (k ch; 224) |
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| Coach |
| [F.
coche, fr. It. cocchio, dim. of cocca little
boat, fr. L. concha mussel, mussel shell, Gr. (?), akin to
Skr. çankha. Cf. Conch, Cockboat,
Cockle.] |
A large, closed, four-
wheeled carriage, having doors in the sides, and generally a
front and back seat inside, each for two persons, and an elevated
outside seat in front for the driver.
A special tutor who assists in
preparing a student for examination; a trainer; esp. one who
trains a boat's crew for a race.
A cabin on the after
part of the quarter-deck, usually occupied by the captain.
A first-class
passenger car, as distinguished from a drawing-room car, sleeping
car, etc. It is sometimes loosely applied to any passenger
car.
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To convey
in a coach.
To prepare for public examination by
private instruction] to train by special instruction.
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To drive or to
ride in a coach; -- sometimes used with
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