ban wagon
n.— «Philadelphia wants to join the “ban wagon” as councilman proposes ban on foie gras.» —by Meg Hourihan Megnut (New York City) May 24, 2006. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
road tank wagon n.— «These road tank wagons, as they are called in the petroleum industry, will now be painted with the blue and orange colours of the Sol brand and the distinctive logo featuring the Caribbean sun. The tank wagons will be...
squadrol n. a police vehicle that serves the purposes of both a patrol wagon and squad car. Etymological Note: squad + patrol (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
gravel v.— «“How awful!” ‘Lisa moaned. “If it gravels you, ma’am, go back to the wagon an’ stay out o’ men’s affairs.”» —“The Lean Rider” by Cliff Farrell Evening Sentinel (Holland, Mich...
dead wagon n. a vehicle used as part of a protection racket in which uncooperative distributors of milk, soda fountain syrups, or other products are forced out of business by undercutting their prices and other tactics. Editorial Note: This term is...
dead wagon n.— «The “dead wagon” was put on the Harlem company’s trade. This wagon is run by the protective association nominally to collect milk cans, witnesses testified, but its real value lies in the canvassing of every...