Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
police-wagon
noun
/pəˈliːs ˈweɪɡən/
Definition
A police-wagon is a vehicle used by law enforcement officers to transport arrested individuals or to carry equipment and personnel.
Examples
- The police-wagon arrived quickly at the scene of the disturbance.
- After the arrests, the officers put the suspects in the police-wagon for transport.
- In the movie, the hero escaped from the back of a police-wagon.
Meaning
Police-wagon typically refers to a vehicle specially designed for police use, often equipped with secure spaces for detainees.
Synonyms
- patrol car
- police cruiser
- paddy wagon
