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Tandem
/ˈtæn.dəm/
A carriage pulled by two or more draught animals (generally draught horses) harnessed one behind the other, both providing the pulling power but only the animal in front able to steer.
📖 Definitions of "Tandem"
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A carriage pulled by two or more draught animals (generally draught horses) harnessed one behind the other, both providing the pulling power but only the animal in front able to steer.
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(transferred sense) A bicycle or tricycle in which two people sit one behind the other, both able to pedal but only the person in front able to steer.
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A group of two or more people, machines etc. working together; close collaboration.
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Together; working as one.
"Their skillful tandem work made the project quick and successful."
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One behind the other.
"The horses were harnessed tandem."
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