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rickshaw

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[ rik-shaw, -shah ]

noun

  1. a small, two-wheeled, cartlike passenger vehicle with a fold-down top, pulled by one person, formerly used widely in Japan and China.


rickshaw

/ ˈrɪkʃɔË; ˈrɪkʃə /

noun

  1. Also calledjinrikisha a small two-wheeled passenger vehicle drawn by one or two men, used in parts of Asia
  2. Also calledtrishaw a similar vehicle with three wheels, propelled by a man pedalling as on a tricycle
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of rickshaw1

First recorded in 1875–80; by contraction of jinrikisha ( def )
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of rickshaw1

C19: shortened from jinrikisha
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Those who must work - daily-wage labourers, rickshaw pullers, delivery riders - are coughing but still going out.

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Other measures include bans on engine-powered rickshaws and vendors that barbecue without filters.

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The sweet scent of food carts selling guava and bananas blends with blooming jasmine, burning incense, and the fragrant fumes of auto rickshaws driving by.

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“It was amazing - people of all ages and classes came out, from rickshaw pullers to high society people, there were families taking selfies with army officers. We were shouting and celebrating for a new Bangladesh.â€

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Of one plot from “Seinfeld†involving Kramer’s business venture to have “homeless people pull rickshaws†because “they’re outside anyway,†the comedian asked, “Do you think I could get that episode on the air today?â€

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