PRAM

Etymology 1

Noun

pram (plural prams)

(UK, Australia, New Zealand) A small vehicle, usually covered, in which a newborn baby is pushed around in a lying position; a perambulator.

Synonyms

• (US) baby carriage

Coordinate terms

• (vehicle in which an infant or toddler is pushed in sitting position): baby buggy, pushchair, pusher, stroller

Etymology 2

Noun

pram (plural prams)

(nautical, historical) A flat-bottomed barge used on shallow shores to convey cargo to and from ships that cannot enter the harbour.

(nautical, historical) A similar barge used as platform for cannons in shallow waters which seagoing warships cannot enter.

A type of dinghy with a flat bow.

Anagrams

• MRAP, parm, ramp

Source: Wiktionary


Pram, Prame, n. (Naut.)

Definition: See Praam.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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