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has gloss | (noun) a van (typically powered by electricity) with an open side that is used to deliver milk to houses milk float |
has gloss | eng: A milk float is a small battery electric vehicle (BEV), specifically designed for the delivery of fresh milk. They were once common in many European countries, particularly the United Kingdom, and were operated by local dairies. However, in recent years, as the number of supermarkets, small independent grocers and petrol stations stocking fresh milk has increased, most people have switched from regular home delivery to obtaining fresh milk from these other sources. |
lexicalization | eng: milk float |
lexicalization | eng: Milkfloat |
subclass of | (noun) a truck with an enclosed cargo space van |
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has gloss | deu: Milk float (deutsch Milchwagen, wörtlich Milchfloß; als float werden niedrige Plattformwagen für Güter oder für Personen bei Festumzügen bezeichnet) ist eine Bauform von Elektroautos, die speziell zur Auslieferung von frischer Milch an die Haustüren der Verbraucher entwickelt wurde. |
lexicalization | deu: Milk float |
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lexicalization | kor: 우유배달차 |
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similar | e/Milk float |
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media:img | BritishInstitution.jpg |
media:img | Milk Float 13-11-2004.jpg |
media:img | Milk float - Liverpool - 2005-06-27.jpg |
media | http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category%3AMilk_floats |
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