• Pram

    Pronunciation

    • RP enPR: prăm, IPA: /pɹæm/
    • Rhymes: -æm

    Origin 1

    Shortening of perambulator.

    Noun

    pram

    (plural prams)
    1. (UK, Australia, New Zealand) A small vehicle, usually covered, in which a newborn baby is pushed around in a lying position; a perambulator.

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    Pronunciation

    • RP enPR: präm, IPA: /pɹɑːm/
    • Rhymes: -ɑːm

    Origin 2

    Dutch praam ("a flat-bottomed boat").

    Full definition of pram

    Noun

    pram

    (plural prams)
    1. (nautical, historical) A flat-bottomed barge used on shallow shores to convey cargo to and from ships that cannot enter the harbour.
    2. (nautical, historical) A similar barge used as platform for cannons in shallow waters which seagoing warships cannot enter.
    3. A type of dinghy with a flat bow.

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