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lowboy

Pronunciation: /ˈləʊbɔɪ/

The English word “lowboy” has 3 meanings listed here.

noun

  1. A low chest of drawers.
  2. A semi-trailer designed for hauling vehicles and other mobile equipment, with two drops in deck height: one right after the gooseneck and one right before the wheels; so named because the trailer's main deck is situated close to the ground for easy loading and unloading of vehicles and equipment.
  3. A precursor to the hi-hat drum, with a pair of cymbals low to the ground that are struck with a foot pedal.

Etymology

Possibly from low + French bois (“wood”).

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