Four-in-hand (Noun)
Meaning 1
A carriage pulled by four horses with one driver.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The elegant four-in-hand carriage glided smoothly through the streets of the city, its four horses in perfect sync.
- In the late 19th century, it was a status symbol to own a four-in-hand, which required great skill to manage.
- The four-in-hand, with its sleek black horses and ornate carriage, was the highlight of the parade.
- The driver expertly maneuvered the four-in-hand through the crowded streets, his whip cracking occasionally to keep the horses in line.
- As the royal family's procession made its way through the city, a majestic four-in-hand led the way, its horses gleaming in the sunlight.
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Meaning 2
A long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.