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   truck

   /trʌk/

   noun

   • 1. a large, heavy road vehicle used for carrying goods, materials, or troops; a lorry.
   • ▪ a railway vehicle for carrying freight, especially a small open one. British
   • ▪ a low flat-topped trolley used for moving heavy items.
   • 2. a railway bogie.
   • ▪ each of two axle units on a skateboard, to which the wheels are attached.
   • 3. a wooden disc at the top of a ship's mast or flagstaff, with holes for halyards to slide through.

   verb

   • 1. convey by truck: North American "the food was trucked to St Petersburg"
   • ▪ drive a truck: North American "private contractors were trucking for Denali"
   • ▪ go or proceed in a casual or leisurely way: North American "my mate walked confidently behind them and trucked on through!"

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting a solid wooden wheel): perhaps short for truckle1 in the sense ‘wheel, pulley’. The sense ‘wheeled vehicle’ dates from the late 18th century.

   Derivatives

   • 1. truckage noun

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   What is the definition of a truck?

   • (See Dictionary in the Road Rules for the full definition and requirements). Truck: A motor vehicle with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) over 4.5 tonne, except a bus, tram or tractor. 6. Town Planning Applications: Issues to Consider

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   What is a truck used for?

   • Trucks are often used for hauling or transporting things. What we call a truck in the U.S. is generally called a lorry in the U.K. Trucks vary in size from small pickups that aren't much larger than cars to 18-wheel semi-trailer trucks. These big trucks are built to transport heavy goods and are mostly powered by diesel fuel.

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   What is a truck called in the US?

   • What we call a truck in the U.S. is generally called a lorry in the U.K. Trucks vary in size from small pickups that aren't much larger than cars to 18-wheel semi-trailer trucks. These big trucks are built to transport heavy goods and are mostly powered by diesel fuel. Truck is also a verb, meaning "convey by truck" or "proceed leisurely."

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   What is a lorry truck?

   • A truck is another term for lorry (British English). It is an heavy and large motor vehicle built for moving goods from one point to the other. Depending on the types of goods to transport, the truck varies in size and shape.

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   What is a synonym for truck?

   • Synonyms for Truck are for example articulated vehicle, HGV and lorry. More synonyms can be found below the puzzle answers. If the answer you seek is not in the answers above these definitions may help solving your crossword puzzle. Using a synonym can be a good alternative for using “Truck”. You might be able to find more answers by using these:

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   What type of vehicle is considered a truck?

   • Truck: A motor vehicle with a gross vehicle mass (GVM) over 4.5 tonne, except a bus, tram or tractor. 6. Town Planning Applications: Issues to Consider When a town planning application for development, or redevelopment, of land is considered, the need for loading, unloading and short term drop off/pick up space must be considered.

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   1 day ago · A truck is a motorized vehicle on wheels—it's like a car, but bigger. Trucks are often used for hauling or transporting things. What we call a truck in the U.S. is generally called a lorry in the U.K. Trucks vary in size from small pickups that aren't much larger than cars to 18-wheel semi-trailer trucks.

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   Oct 24, 2024 · What is Truck? A truck is another term for lorry (British English). It is an heavy and large motor vehicle built for moving goods from one point to the other. Depending on the types of goods to transport, the truck varies in size and shape.

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   Oct 16, 2024 · noun. lor· ry ˈlȯr-ē. ˈlär- plural lorries. chiefly British. : motortruck. Examples of lorry in a Sentence. Recent Examples on the Web As dusk draws in, the convoy pulls into a compound, articulated lorries lined up. Sebastian Shukla, CNN, 16 Oct. 2024 Sometimes ingredients come by boat, by lorries, by train.

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   3 days ago · Trucks and vans are used to transport goods directly from the manufacturer or warehouse to the consumer. Road transport offers flexibility and convenience, allowing for door-to-door delivery. Rail Transport: Railways are ideal for transporting large quantities of goods over long distances. They are more fuel-efficient than road transport and ...

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   Oct 25, 2024 · Drayage is a vital link in the supply chain for import or export. For example, a cargo ship arrives at the port, its massive containers overflowing with goods. This is just the beginning of the journey for these products, as they still need to be transported to a warehouse or distribution center. Drayage is moving these containers from the port ...

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   Oct 17, 2024 · Free on Truck is a transportation term used for the goods being transported by truck. The seller is responsible for putting the goods on the truck at a specified loading port or point.

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    2 days ago · Definitions of truck bed. noun. the floor or bottom of a wagon or truck or trailer. see more.