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Black Maria (Noun)

Meaning 1

Van used by police to transport prisoners.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The black Maria pulled up to the curb to collect the suspects from the crime scene.
  • The policeman tossed the handcuffed prisoner into the back of the black Maria.
  • The black Maria was old and creaky, with metal bars covering the windows.
  • As the black Maria drove away, the crowd jeered at the prisoner's misfortune.
  • The officers escorted the prisoner to the black Maria, which waited with its engine running.

Synonyms

  • Police Van
  • Wagon
  • Patrol Wagon
  • Police Wagon
  • Paddy Wagon

Hypernyms

  • Van

Meaning 2

A form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

Synonyms

  • Hearts

Hypernyms

  • Short Whist
  • Whist
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