conveyance
Translation
conveyance, transport, vehicle
Examples
A horse-drawn carriage was a common conveyance.
A horse-drawn carriage was a common conveyance.
The conveyance of goods by sea is slow.
The conveyance of goods by sea is slow.
Art is a conveyance for deep emotions.
Art is a conveyance for deep emotions.
Grammar Patterns
a conveyance of ((sth.)) a means of transporting (sth.) The truck is a conveyance of goods.
Similar Words
Synonyms: vehicle, transport, transportation
Etymology
From the verb 'convey', from Latin 'con-' (together) + 'via' (way). It means to carry something from one place to another.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'conveyor' belt, which is a type of 'conveyance' for moving items.