sidecar
Pronunciation: /ˈsaɪdkɑɹ/
The English word “sidecar” has 3 meanings listed here.
noun
- A one-wheeled attachment to the side of a motorcycle to allow for a separate seat for a passenger or cargo space.
- A cocktail made with cognac (or brandy), triple sec liqueur, and lemon juice.
- A software component that runs in a separate process from the rest of the software, to provide isolation and encapsulation.
Etymology
From side + car.
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