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waggon

 

[ หˆwรฆษกษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

transportation vehicle

A waggon is a vehicle that is typically used for transporting goods or people. It usually has four wheels and is drawn by horses or other animals, although modern versions can be motorized. Waggons can vary in design and size, depending on their specific use, such as in agriculture or for carrying freight. Historically, waggons were crucial for trade and commerce before the advent of motor vehicles.

Synonyms

cart, conveyance, vehicle

Examples of usage

  • The farmer loaded the hay onto the waggon.
  • They traveled across the plains in a covered waggon.
  • The waggon was filled with supplies for the winter.

Translations

Translations of the word "waggon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น vagรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเคฌเฅเคฌเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Wagen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ gerbong

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒะฐะณะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wagon

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ปŠไธก

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท wagon

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vagรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท vagon

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ฐจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุนุฑุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vลฏz

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vagรณn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝฆๅŽข

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vagon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ vagn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฒะฐะณะพะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ•แƒแƒ’แƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vagon

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vagรณn

Etymology

The term 'waggon' has its origins in the Old English word 'wรฆgn', which can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *wagnaz, meaning 'to move' or 'to carry'. In Old High German, the term 'wahha' was also used to describe a similar vehicle. Over the years, the design and function of waggons evolved, reflecting changes in transportation needs, materials, and technology. By the 19th century, waggons were commonly associated with agricultural practices, as they were essential for transporting crops and equipment. The spelling of 'waggon' can differ, as some regions prefer the 'wagon' variant, which is more prevalent in American English. Despite these variations, the fundamental concept of a wheeled vehicle for transport remains unchanged.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #20,019, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.