–noun

1.	an automobile.

2.	a vehicle running on rails, as a streetcar or railroad car.

3.	the part of an elevator, balloon, modern airship, etc., that carries the passengers, freight, etc.

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4.	British Dialect. any wheeled vehicle, as a farm cart or wagon.

5.	Literary. a chariot, as of war or triumph.

6.	Archaic. cart; carriage.

–verb (used with object)

1.	to guarantee against loss or harm.

2.	to secure indemnity to or on, in case of loss, damage, or death.

3.	to issue or procure an insurance policy on or for.

4.	ensure (defs. 1–3).

–verb (used without object)

5.	to issue or procure an insurance policy.