calash (Meaning)

Wordnet

calash (n)

a woman's large folded hooped hood; worn in the 18th century

the folding hood of a horse-drawn carriage

Webster

calash (n.)

A light carriage with low wheels, having a top or hood that can be raised or lowered, seats for inside, a separate seat for the driver, and often a movable front, so that it can be used as either an open or a close carriage.

In Canada, a two-wheeled, one-seated vehicle, with a calash top, and the driver's seat elevated in front.

A hood or top of a carriage which can be thrown back at pleasure.

A hood, formerly worn by ladies, which could be drawn forward or thrown back like the top of a carriage.

calash Sentence Examples

  1. The elegant lady arrived at the ball in a splendid calash adorned with ribbons and feathers.
  2. As the rain poured down, she unfolded her calash and held it over her head to shield herself from the downpour.
  3. The calash was a popular accessory for fashionable women in the 18th century.
  4. With its sturdy frame and wide brim, the calash provided ample protection from the sun's rays.
  5. The coachman skillfully maneuvered the carriage, ensuring the calash remained secure atop the vehicle.
  6. The duchess stepped out of her carriage, adjusting her calash before entering the grand estate.
  7. A delicate lace trim adorned the edges of the lady's calash, adding an extra touch of elegance.
  8. Travelers often relied on their trusty calashes to shield them from the elements during long journeys.
  9. In paintings from the era, noblewomen are often depicted wearing elaborate calashes as they strolled through picturesque gardens.
  10. Despite its practicality, the calash also served as a symbol of status and sophistication among the upper class.

FAQs About the word calash

a woman's large folded hooped hood; worn in the 18th century, the folding hood of a horse-drawn carriageA light carriage with low wheels, having a top or hood t

chariot, diligence, coupe, droshky, tandem, hackney coach, buggy, drosky,coupé, caroche

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The elegant lady arrived at the ball in a splendid calash adorned with ribbons and feathers.

As the rain poured down, she unfolded her calash and held it over her head to shield herself from the downpour.

The calash was a popular accessory for fashionable women in the 18th century.

With its sturdy frame and wide brim, the calash provided ample protection from the sun's rays.