taxi

/ˈtæksi/ noun A1

A vehicle, usually a car, that may be hired for single journeys by members of the public, particularly one with an automated meter to calculate the fare. (countable, uncountable) · I cabbed a package downtown in my father's taxi.
The movement of an aircraft across an airport's surface under its own power; a phase of aircraft operation involving this movement. (countable, uncountable) · During taxi, the flaps and slats are extended and the second engine (if not already running) is started.· Seat belts must be kept fastened during taxi, takeoff, turbulence, and landing.
Synonym of shared taxi. (countable, uncountable)

Plural taxis

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However, driving one of these famous taxis is not an easy job to get.

London taxi drivers, famously required to memorize the labyrinthine street network for a rigorous exam, beautifully exemplify this fascinating phenomenon.

In Praise of the Paper Map, p. 1 · C2

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