carretta — meaning in English
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English meaning
- banger noun Something or someone that makes a loud, sudden noise.
- contrivance noun A machine or tool designed to carry out a particular job.
- dray noun A low cart pulled by a horse, sometimes with no sides, used mainly for carrying heavy goods.
- wreck noun The remains of a vehicle, ship, or structure that has been destroyed or badly damaged.
Senses
carretta is used for these senses in English:
- banger (automotive, slang) An old, worn-out car. From a stereotypical one backfiring, making banging noises.
- contrivance Something overly artful or artificial.
- dray (historical) Any of various forms of low horse-drawn cart or wagon, often without sides or with removable sides, and used especially for heavy loads.
- wreck The remains of something that has been severely damaged or worn down.
banger — full definition
- noun Something or someone that makes a loud, sudden noise.
- noun A small firework that goes off with a loud bang.
- noun (informal, vulgar) Someone who has sex.
- noun (informal) An old car in poor condition, so called because its engine tends to backfire noisily.
contrivance — full definition
- noun A machine or tool designed to carry out a particular job.
- noun A clever plan or scheme used to achieve a particular goal.
- noun Something that seems too cleverly arranged to feel natural or genuine.
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