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Cart Definition & Meaning

cart
noun
  1. a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal
  2. wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels; "he used a handcart to carry the rocks away"; "their pushcart was piled high with groceries"
verb
  1. draw slowly or heavily; "haul stones"; "haul nets"
  2. transport something in a cart

"Cart" in song lyrics

See how cart is used in real songs:

  • "You would roll away like a shopping cart"
    Donald-D f/ Ice-T — Lost in a Freestyle
  • "Audio cartwheels that cart"
    The Herbaliser f/ Roots Manuva — Starlight
  • "He loaded up the cart"
    Benny Hill — Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West)

Usage tips for "cart"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "cart" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for cart to find words that pair well.

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Frequently asked questions

What does cart mean?
a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal wheeled vehicle that can be pushed by a person; may have one or two or four wheels; "he used a handcart to carry the rocks away"; "their pushcart was piled high with groceries" draw slowly or heavily; "haul stones"; "haul nets" transport something in a cart
What part of speech is cart?
Cart is a noun and a verb.
How many definitions does cart have?
Cart has 4 definitions across 2 parts of speech (noun, verb).

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