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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun A single, usually low seat with a contoured back, typically used in some automobiles.

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  • noun A form-fitting seat for one passenger in automobiles, aircraft, and other such modes of transport.

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  • noun a low single seat as in cars or planes

Etymologies

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Apparently French baquet, 'cockpit', from early twentieth century French aircraft.

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