conveyance
vehicle or means of transport
A vehicle or other thing used to move people or things from one place to another.
[a] conveyance for [someone/something]
- They arrived in a horse-drawn conveyance from the village.
- Bicycles are a cheap and eco-friendly conveyance.
- The island has no motorized conveyance, so visitors must walk or cycle.
- The museum displays an old wooden cart that once served as the main conveyance for local farmers.
- The bus is my usual conveyance to work.
- We rented a small conveyance to drive around the city.
- A bike is a simple conveyance for short trips.
- They used a boat as their only conveyance between the islands.
act or process of transport
The action of moving people or things from one place to another.
the conveyance of [people/things]
- The company specializes in the conveyance of hazardous materials.
- Insurance will cover the conveyance of the artwork to the gallery.
- New rules govern the conveyance of passengers by air.
- Efficient conveyance of goods is vital to international trade.
- The train allows fast conveyance of people between the two cities.
- We arranged the safe conveyance of the machines to the new factory.
- Conveyance of heavy goods can be expensive.
- The law controls the conveyance of dangerous chemicals.
legal transfer of property
A formal legal paper or action that moves the ownership of land or a building from one person to another.
conveyance of [property/land] to [someone]
- The conveyance of the property was completed last month.
- She signed a deed of conveyance transferring the house to her nephew.
- Any conveyance of land must be registered with the local authorities.
- The lawyer reviewed the conveyance to ensure the title was clear.
- The conveyance of the land took place in 2010.
- He checked the conveyance before buying the house.
- Their lawyer prepared the conveyance of the building to the new owner.
- The bank needs a copy of the conveyance for its records.
communication of ideas or feelings
The action of making other people know your ideas, feelings, or information.
the conveyance of [ideas/feelings/information]
- Good writing depends on the clear conveyance of meaning.
- The film’s power lies in its subtle conveyance of grief.
- Language is our main tool for the conveyance of complex ideas.
- The design focuses on the effective conveyance of information to users.
- Teachers care about the clear conveyance of ideas.
- The song is strong in its conveyance of emotion.
- Simple words help with the easy conveyance of information.
- Pictures can help in the conveyance of difficult ideas.
- Base: conveyance
- Plural: conveyance, conveyances
deed of conveyance
1legal document transferring property
A formal legal paper that moves the ownership of land or a building from one person to another.
- The buyer’s lawyer prepared the deed of conveyance.
- They signed the deed of conveyance at the solicitor’s office.
means of conveyance
1method or vehicle of transport
A way, vehicle, or tool that is used to move people or things from one place to another.
- In many rural areas, bicycles are the main means of conveyance.
- The report compares different means of conveyance used in the city.
public conveyance
1vehicle for public transport
A bus, train, or similar vehicle that people can use by paying money, usually run by the government or a company.
- Smoking is not allowed on any public conveyance.
- The city plans to improve every public conveyance serving the airport.