patrol wagon
/pə'troul'wægən/
Definition
Noun: A patrol wagon is a type of enclosed vehicle, typically a van, used by police forces to transport arrested persons or prisoners.
Usage
The term "patrol wagon" is used to specifically refer to the police vehicle responsible for prisoner transport. It describes the vehicle's function. * The suspect was placed in the patrol wagon and taken to the station for booking. * Before modern police cars, the patrol wagon was a common sight.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically to imply arrest or police custody.
- His reckless actions finally landed him in the patrol wagon.
Variants and Related Words
- Paddy wagon (noun): An informal, common synonym for "patrol wagon."
- Police van (noun): A more general, descriptive term for the same vehicle.
- Black Maria (noun, chiefly British): A dated, colloquial term for a police vehicle used to transport prisoners.
Synonyms
- Paddy wagon
- Police van
- Prison van
Related Idioms
- To take a ride in the patrol wagon: A colloquial expression meaning to be arrested and taken to jail.
- After the bar fight, he took a ride in the patrol wagon.
Noun
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van used by police to transport prisoners
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