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perambulator

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per·am·bu·la·tor  (p-rmby-ltr)
n. Chiefly British
A baby carriage.
perambulator [pəˈræmbjʊˌleɪtə]
n
1. a formal word for pram1
2. (Mathematics & Measurements / Surveying) a wheel-like instrument used by surveyors to measure distances
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.perambulatorperambulator - a small vehicle with four wheels in which a baby or child is pushed around
baby buggy, baby carriage, pram, pushchair, stroller, go-cart, pusher, carriage
bassinet - a perambulator that resembles a bassinet
wheeled vehicle - a vehicle that moves on wheels and usually has a container for transporting things or people; "the oldest known wheeled vehicles were found in Sumer and Syria and date from around 3500 BC"
Translations
perambulator (o.f.) [ˈpræmbjʊleɪtəʳ] N (Brit) (frm) → cochecito m de niño
perambulator
n (Brit form) → Kinderwagen m


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A short-frocked edition of Charles also regards them placidly; a perambulator edition is squeaking; a third edition is expected shortly.
Howards End by Forster, E. M. View in context
You must not think, however, that he was a coward, for he came back next night with a crust in one hand and a stick in the other, but the perambulator had gone, and he never saw another one.
Peter Pan in Kensington Gardens by Barrie, James Matthew View in context
ONE morning Lucinda and Jane had gone out for a drive in the doll's perambulator.
The Original Peter Rabbit Books by Potter, Beatrix View in context
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