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Pronunciation / Transliteration: kārport
"उसने अपनी कार के लिए एक कारपोर्ट बनाया।"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A structure designed to provide shelter for a parked vehicle, typically consisting of a roof supported by posts.
"The new house has a spacious carport that protects the car from the elements." - 2
A type of garage that is open on at least one side, allowing for easy access and ventilation.
"He decided to build a carport instead of a full garage to save on costs."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'carport' is a compound word formed from 'car' and 'port', with 'car' deriving from the Latin 'carrus' meaning 'wheeled vehicle' and 'port' from the Latin 'portus' meaning 'harbor'. The word emerged in the early 20th century as automobiles became popular, reflecting the need for sheltered parking spaces.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Carport" is said worldwide
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abri de voiture
Transliteration: abri de voiture
"Il a construit un abri de voiture pour protéger sa voiture."
Carport
Transliteration: Carport
"Er hat einen Carport gebaut, um sein Auto vor Regen zu schützen."
carport
Transliteration: carport
"Ha costruito un carport per riparare l'auto."
cobertizo para coches
Transliteration: cobertizo para coches
"Construyó un cobertizo para coches para proteger su vehículo."
carport
Transliteration: carport
"Ele construiu um carport para proteger o carro da chuva."
कारपोर्ट
Transliteration: kārport
"उसने अपनी कार के लिए एक कारपोर्ट बनाया।"
车棚
Transliteration: chēpéng
"他为汽车建了一个车棚。"
차고
Transliteration: chago
"그는 차를 보호하기 위해 차고를 지었다."
カーポート
Transliteration: kāpōto
"彼は車を守るためにカーポートを建てました。"
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