kart

American

[kahrt] / kɑrt /

noun

a small, light, low-slung, four-wheeled vehicle, usually powered by a gasoline engine, capable of speeds up to 60 miles per hour (96 km/h), and used for racing or recreation.

kart British

/ kɑːt /

noun

Also called: go-cart. go-kart. a light low-framed vehicle with small wheels and engine used for recreational racing

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Etymology

Origin of kart

1955–60, spelling variant of cart

Example Sentences

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I looked up, and they were all standing around me with Hirohito’s go- kart.

From Literature

As she struggles to get her kart moving again, the other karts zoom past her.

From Literature

A blue shell comes whizzing out of nowhere and hits her kart right as she’s about to cross the finish line.

From Literature

Hammie shouts as her kart edges into first place.

From Literature

It is believed the fire may have started at or near a kart racing centre.

From BBC

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