pram

noun3

1. •
   A type of dinghy with a flat bow.

   • Although the pram, like the johnboat, has a squared-off bow as well as stern, the bow lines on the pram will be narrower than those encountered on a johnboat. — 1979
2. •
   (historical) A flat-bottomed barge used on shallow shores to convey cargo to and from ships that cannot enter the harbour.
3. •
   (historical) A similar barge used as platform for cannons in shallow waters which seagoing warships cannot enter.

noun2

1. •
   (UK, Commonwealth) A small vehicle, usually covered, in which a newborn baby is pushed around in a lying position.

   • Janet Bird née Ollerenshaw was pushing her pram along Tockley High Street. — 1975
2. •
   (UK, informal) A pushchair; a buggy.

noun1

1. •
   Acronym of parallel random-access machine.