Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

buckboard

noun
ˈbəkˌbôrd
Definition
A light, four-wheeled vehicle with a flexible or springy board as a seat, often used for transporting goods or people.
Examples
  • In the spring, we would ride out to the fields on the old buckboard.
  • They loaded the buckboard with supplies for the camping trip.
Meaning
The term ‘buckboard’ refers to a type of simple wagon that features a flat wooden platform and is typically pulled by horses or other animals. It was especially popular in the 19th century for rural transport.
Synonyms
  • wagon
  • cart
  • carriage