"call a cab" meaning in All languages combined

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Verb [English]

Forms: calls a cab [present, singular, third-person], calling a cab [participle, present], called a cab [participle, past], called a cab [past]
Etymology: (raise arm while riding): From the similarity to the raised-arm gesture used to summon a taxi. Etymology templates: {{sense|raise arm while riding}} (raise arm while riding): Head templates: {{en-verb|*}} call a cab (third-person singular simple present calls a cab, present participle calling a cab, simple past and past participle called a cab)
  1. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see call, cab. (summon a taxi)
    Sense id: en-call_a_cab-en-verb-l81vNe6V
  2. (horse racing) To raise one's arm to maintain balance while riding. Categories (lifeform): Horse racing
    Sense id: en-call_a_cab-en-verb-52ZNWNUm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 26 74 Topics: hobbies, horse-racing, horseracing, horses, lifestyle, pets, racing, sports

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