a small vehicle moved on wheels; usually, one having but two wheels and drawn by one horse; a cart.-a vehicle adapted to the rails of a railroad.-a chariot of war or of triumph; a vehicle of splendor, dignity, or solemnity.-the stars also called charles's wain, the great bear, or the dipper.-the cage of a lift or elevator.-the basket, box, or cage suspended from a balloon to contain passengers, ballast, etc.-a floating perforated box for living fish.