What is another word for Hackmen?

Pronunciation: [hˈakmɛn] (IPA)

Hackmen were historically known as men who drove hackney carriages, also called hackney coaches or simply hacks, for hire. A hackney carriage driver was also often referred to as a cabman or a coachman. Modern synonyms for hackmen are taxi drivers or chauffeurs. The term hackman has also been replaced in some places by the term "hackney driver" or "hackney operator". In some cases, the term "black car service" is also used to refer to a similar profession, typically providing more upscale or executive transportation options. Regardless of terminology, these service providers have long been a vital component of urban transportation infrastructure, providing reliable transportation for diverse groups of people.

What are the hypernyms for Hackmen?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.
  • Other hypernyms:

    coders, hackers, cybercriminals, software developers, computer programmers, Computer Professionals, Information Security Specialists, Network Administrators, System Analysts.

Usage examples for Hackmen

But the young Hackmen terrified her with their hard, bold eyes and cruel, tobacco-stained mouths.
"Rose of Dutcher's Coolly"
Hamlin Garland
In New York there are no elderly Hackmen; but in Boston they abound, and I cannot believe they would be capable of bad faith with travellers.
"Short Stories and Essays From "Literature and Life""
William Dean Howells
Onlike ev'ry other large city I was ever in, the most of the Hackmen don't seem to hav' bin speshully intended by natur for the Burglery perfession, and it's about the only large city I know of where you don't enjoy a brilliant opportunity of bein swindled in sum way, from the Risin of the sun to the goin down thereof.
"The Complete Works of Artemus Ward, Part 1"
Charles Farrar Browne

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