A close vehicle for commodious traveling, borne on four wheels, and drawn by horses or other animals. It differs from a chariot in having seats in front, as well as behind. It is a carriage of state, or for pleasure, or for travelling. Hackney-coach, a coach kept for hire. In some cities, they are licensed by authority, and numbered, and the rates of fare fixed by law. Mail-coach, a coach that carries the public mails. Stage-coach, a coach that regularly conveys passengers from town to town.

An apartment in a large ship of war near the stern, the roof of which is formed by the poop.

To carry in a coach.