HyperDic: four-in-hand

English > 2 senses of the word four-in-hand:
NOUNartifactfour-in-handa long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other
artifactfour-in-hand, coach, coach-and-foura carriage pulled by four horses with one driver
English > four-in-hand: 2 senses > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other.
Broadernecktie, tieneckwear consisting of a long narrow piece of material worn (mostly by men) under a collar and tied in knot at the front
English > four-in-hand: 2 senses > noun 2, artifact
MeaningA carriage pulled by four horses with one driver.
Synonymscoach, coach-and-four
Partsbox, box seatThe driver's seat on a coach / coach
Narrowerstagecoach, stageA large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail / mail on regular routes between towns
Broadercarriage, equipage, rigA vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses
Spanishcarretela
Catalancarretel·la

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