Car

1. A small vehicle moved on wheels; usually, one having but two wheels and drawn by one horse; a cart.
2. A vehicle adapted to the rails of a railroad.
3. A chariot of war or of triumph; a vehicle of splendor, dignity, or solemnity.
4. (Astron.) The stars also called Charles's Wain, the Great Bear, or the Dipper.
5. The cage of a lift or elevator.
6. The basket, box, or cage suspended from a balloon to contain passengers, ballast, etc.
7. A floating perforated box for living fish.
Car coupling, or Car coupler ,
a shackle or other device for connecting the cars in a railway train.
Dummy car (Railroad),
a car containing its own steam power or locomotive.
Freight car (Railrood),
a car for the transportation of merchandise or other goods.
Hand car (Railroad),
a small car propelled by hand, used by railroad laborers, etc.
Horse car, or Street car ,
an omnibus car, draw by horses or other power upon rails laid in the streets.
Palace car, Drawing-room car, Sleeping car, Parlor car, etc. (Railroad),
cars especially designed and furnished for the comfort of travelers.