Rockaway is a term applied to two types of
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Rockaway — may refer to:Objects*Rockaway (carriage), two types of carriageMusic*The dance referred to in the Fat Joe song Lean BackPlacesIn California: *Rockaway Creek (California)In New Jersey: *Rockaway, New Jersey, a borough in Morris County *Rockaway… … Wikipedia
Rockaway — Rock a*way, [Probably from Rockaway beach, where it was used.] Formerly, a light, low, four wheeled carriage, with standing top, open at the sides, but having waterproof curtains which could be let down when occasion required; now, a somewhat… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
rockaway — ☆ rockaway [räk′ə wā΄ ] n. [after Rockaway, N.J., where formerly made] a light horse drawn carriage with four wheels, open sides, and a standing top … English World dictionary
rockaway — /rok euh way /, n. a light, four wheeled carriage having two or three seats and a fixed top. [1835 45, Amer.; appar. named after Rockaway, town in N New Jersey] * * * ▪ carriage a light, low, four wheeled, horse drawn carriage popular in… … Universalium
rockaway — ˈräkəˌwā noun ( s) Etymology: perhaps from Rockaway, town in northern New Jersey where carriages were made 1. : a light low American four wheel carriage with a fixed top and open sides that may be covered by waterproof curtains 2. : a heavy… … Useful english dictionary
rockaway — noun Etymology: perhaps from Rockaway, New Jersey Date: 1846 a light low four wheel carriage with a fixed top and open sides … New Collegiate Dictionary
rockaway — rock•a•way [[t]ˈrɒk əˌweɪ[/t]] n. trs a light four wheeled carriage having two or three seats and a fixed top • Etymology: 1835–45, amer.; appar. after Rockaway, town in N New Jersey … From formal English to slang
carriage — Synonyms and related words: Cape cart, Concord buggy, Pullman, Pullman car, Whitechapel cart, action, actions, activity, acts, address, affectation, aid, air, air express, aircraft, airfreight, airlift, araba, asportation, attitude, backing,… … Moby Thesaurus
carriage — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. bearing, mien, behavior, conduct, front; wagon, cart, stage[coach], coach, equipage. See appearance, vehicle, transportation. II (Roget s IV) n. 1. [The manner of carrying the body] Syn. bearing,… … English dictionary for students
rockaway — light four wheeled carriage with fixed top and open sides Carriages and Chariots … Phrontistery dictionary
