Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
rickshaw-driver
noun
/ˈrɪkʃɔː ˈdraɪvər/
Definition
A rickshaw-driver is a person who operates a rickshaw, which is a lightweight vehicle commonly pulled by a person or a bicycle, used for transporting passengers.
Examples
- After a long day at work, I took a ride with a friendly rickshaw-driver who told me about the city.
- The rickshaw-driver maneuvered through the busy streets with great skill.
- Many rickshaw-drivers work long hours to support their families.
Meaning
In a broader sense, a rickshaw-driver is someone who navigates through streets to take people to their destinations, often found in urban areas where rickshaws are a popular means of transport.
Synonyms
- pedicab operator
- cycle rickshaw driver
- human-powered taxi driver