Tractor-trailer

Tractor-trailer
Tractor-trailer Tract"o*r-trail"er, n. a combination of a tractor[4] hooked up to a trailer, forming a common type of truck[7] used for carrying freight on highways. ``Traffic was backed up for miles by a jackknifed tractor-trailer.'' [PJC]

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  • tractor trailer — noun a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together • Syn: ↑trailer truck, ↑trucking rig, ↑rig, ↑articulated lorry, ↑semi • Hypernyms: ↑truck, ↑motortruck …   Useful english dictionary

  • tractor-trailer — noun A large truck consisting of an engine and cab section (the tractor) and a cargo carrying semi trailer or trailer. Syn: articulated lorry, semi …   Wiktionary

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