English Explanatory Dictionary

call a cab

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To raise one's arm to maintain balance while riding.
  2. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see call, cab. (to summon a taxi)

Word forms

call a cab calls a cab calling a cab called a cab

Etymology

(raise arm while riding): From the similarity to the raised-arm gesture used to summon a taxi.

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