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Rickshaw

RIK-shaw

A small, lightweight vehicle for hire, typically pulled by a person.

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Meaning & usage

A rickshaw is a small, lightweight vehicle commonly used for transportation in many Asian countries. It can be either pulled by a person or powered by a bicycle or motor. The term is derived from the Japanese word 'jinrikisha', which means 'human-powered vehicle'. Rickshaws are popular in urban areas for their affordability and maneuverability in crowded streets.

In a sentence

We hired a rickshaw to explore the bustling streets of the city.

As seen in crosswords

Rickshaw is a 8-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A small, lightweight vehicle for hire, typically pulled by a person” (8)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #720

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