covered wagon

noun

: a large wagon with a rounded top made of heavy cloth that was used in the past by people traveling to the western parts of North America

Full Definition of COVERED WAGON

: a wagon with a canvas top supported by bowed strips of wood or metal

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COVERED WAGON Defined for Kids

noun

: a large long wagon with a curving canvas top

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