buckboard (Meaning)
buckboard (n)
an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; has a seat attached to a flexible board between the two axles
buckboard (n.)
A four-wheeled vehicle, having a long elastic board or frame resting on the bolsters or axletrees, and a seat or seats placed transversely upon it; -- called also buck wagon.
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buckboard Sentence Examples
- The old-fashioned buckboard rattled down the dusty country road, pulled by a pair of sturdy horses.
- The settlers loaded their belongings onto the buckboard, preparing for the long journey westward.
- In the era before automobiles, the buckboard was a common mode of transportation in rural areas.
- The wooden planks of the buckboard creaked as it bounced along the uneven trail.
- Families often traveled together on the buckboard, sharing stories and songs along the way.
- The farmer hitched his team of horses to the buckboard, ready to haul supplies from town.
- Children eagerly climbed onto the back of the buckboard, excited for the bumpy ride.
- Despite its simplicity, the buckboard was a reliable means of hauling goods across vast distances.
- The sight of a buckboard rolling through town was a familiar one in the late 19th century.
- As automobiles became more prevalent, the use of the buckboard gradually declined, becoming a symbol of a bygone era.
FAQs About the word buckboard
an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; has a seat attached to a flexible board between the two axlesA four-wheeled vehicle, having a long elastic board
stagecoach, curricle, hackney coach, buggy, chaise, phaeton, cab, coupe, brougham, surrey
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The old-fashioned buckboard rattled down the dusty country road, pulled by a pair of sturdy horses.
The settlers loaded their belongings onto the buckboard, preparing for the long journey westward.
In the era before automobiles, the buckboard was a common mode of transportation in rural areas.
The wooden planks of the buckboard creaked as it bounced along the uneven trail.
