In various technical applications. The hood or cover of a carriage. Subsequently also of a motor car (chiefly U.S.): see hardtop, n. 1, soft, adj.
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释义 | society > travel > means of travel > a conveyance > vehicle > cart, carriage, or wagon > carriage for conveying persons > [noun] > parts of > roof or hood (5) top1617 In various technical applications. The hood or cover of a carriage. Subsequently also of a motor car (chiefly U.S.): see hardtop, n. 1, soft, adj. head1768 The upper or principal extremity of various things, esp. when projecting, distinct, removable, or of… A (folding) cover or canopy for a carriage… mantle1794 A covering, envelope, or shade employed in various mechanical devices; (Bee-keeping) †a cloth made of linen or some other material used for the… calash1844 The folding hood of such a carriage; also, the hood of a bathing machine, perambulator, etc. imperial1870 A case or trunk for luggage, fitted, or adapted to fit, on the roof of a coach or carriage. Also: the roof or top of a carriage. Now historical. |
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