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pram

1. n. (Australia) A small vehicle, usually covered, in which a newborn baby is pushed around in a lying position; a perambulator.

2. n. (nautical, historical) A flat-bottomed barge used on shallow shores to convey cargo to and from ships that cannot enter the harbour.

3. n. (nautical, historical) A similar barge used as platform for cannons in shallow waters which seagoing warships cannot enter.

4. n. A type of dinghy with a flat bow.