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taxi ranks

taxi ranks is the plural of taxi rank.

Meaning of taxi rank

Noun

taxi rank (plural taxi ranks)

  1. An area reserved for taxi cabs to await customers.
    • Getting off the train he made his way to the taxi rank.
    Synonyms:
    cab rank, taxicab stand, cab stand, taxi stand, hack stand
  2. (UK) The system whereby barristers must accept a brief if they are the first available when one comes up.
    • Although she detested her client, the taxi rank system meant she had no choice but to take the case.
    Synonyms:
    cab-rank rule

Questions about taxi ranks

What is taxi ranks the plural of?
Taxi ranks is the plural of taxi rank.

Words near taxi ranks in the dictionary

  1. taxi fare
  2. taxi fares
  3. taxi pole
  4. taxi poles
  5. taxi rank
  6. taxi ranks
  7. taxi squad
  8. taxi squads
  9. taxi stand
  10. taxi stands
  11. taxi uncle

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