autocab

Definitions

noun dated A motor vehicle operating as a cab, as opposed to earlier horse-drawn cabs.

auto- +‎ cab

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If he could make it to the autocab before it closed its doors, his escape would be assured.

The Mocking Program Foster, Alan Dean, 1946- 2002
It took me a little over two hours to get to Ellis by autocab and monorail.

The Forever War Haldeman, Joe 1975
On his way back to Manhattan, he sat in the autocab and fumed.

Dead Giveaway Randall Garrett 1957
Four cups of coffee and a solid meal later, checked out and armed with hard money for an autocab, he headed for Gary Station.

Between Planets Heinlein, Robert A. 1951
He fumbled in his pouch for his claim check while he worried about just how he would get there; he still did not have hard money with which to pay off an autocab.

Between Planets Heinlein, Robert A. 1951
He was glad to crawl into his autocab and close the cover.

Between Planets Heinlein, Robert A. 1951
He pulled Don forward and placed his hand on something; Don felt around and decided that it was a parked autocab, its top open.

Between Planets Heinlein, Robert A. 1951
The doctor glanced at his watch as they left the last autocab and said, "We've killed enough time.

Between Planets Heinlein, Robert A. 1951