Redcap
noun
A person who assists passengers with their luggage at a railway station.
After our long journey, a redcap helped us carry our luggage to the taxi stand.
Often appears as...
- railway redcap
- redcap services
noun
A bird with a red head, also known as a 'robin'.
While on our nature walk, we spotted a redcap flitting between the trees.
Often appears as...
- redcap in the trees
- spotting a redcap
noun
A type of chicken breed known for its hardy nature and good laying ability.
We've got a few redcaps in our backyard coop, and they've never failed to give us eggs daily.
Often appears as...
- redcap chicken
- raising redcaps
noun
A type of goblin or fairy in various regional folklores, who dyes its hat in human blood.
In the tales, the redcap was a malevolent creature that haunted old castles.
Often appears as...
- redcap folklore
- haunted by a redcap
Usage tips
Literary
noun
A person who assists passengers with their luggage at a railway station.
After our long journey, a redcap helped us carry our luggage to the taxi stand.
Often appears as...
- railway redcap
- redcap services
noun
A bird with a red head, also known as a 'robin'.
While on our nature walk, we spotted a redcap flitting between the trees.
Often appears as...
- redcap in the trees
- spotting a redcap
noun
A type of chicken breed known for its hardy nature and good laying ability.
We've got a few redcaps in our backyard coop, and they've never failed to give us eggs daily.
Often appears as...
- redcap chicken
- raising redcaps
noun
A type of goblin or fairy in various regional folklores, who dyes its hat in human blood.
In the tales, the redcap was a malevolent creature that haunted old castles.
Often appears as...
- redcap folklore
- haunted by a redcap
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Railway Assistance
Specific to train stations and aids travelers with baggage – May not be used in airports.
Look for the redcap near the boarding area to help with your bags.
Pro Tip 2/2Service Fee
Often expects a tip for service, common in travel etiquette.
Ensure you have some cash to tip the redcap for his assistance.
Pro Tip 1/2Railway Assistance
Specific to train stations and aids travelers with baggage – May not be used in airports.
Look for the redcap near the boarding area to help with your bags.
Pro Tip 2/2Service Fee
Often expects a tip for service, common in travel etiquette.
Ensure you have some cash to tip the redcap for his assistance.
Pro Tip 1/2Railway Assistance
Specific to train stations and aids travelers with baggage – May not be used in airports.
Look for the redcap near the boarding area to help with your bags.
Pro Tip 2/2Service Fee
Often expects a tip for service, common in travel etiquette.
Ensure you have some cash to tip the redcap for his assistance.
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