Meaning & Definition of word "Truck"

Truck

/trʌk/

1. A road vehicle, typically with a cab and a large, open cargo area, used for transporting goods.
- Example: The delivery truck arrived early in the morning to drop off the supplies.
2. A large, heavy motor vehicle for transporting goods or troops.
- Example: The army used a truck to transport equipment to the base.
3. A wheeled vehicle that runs on rails, typically used for transporting goods or timber.
- Example: The logging truck carried logs from the forest to the sawmill.

1. To transport goods by truck.
- Example: They trucked the furniture across the country.
2. To engage in the trade of goods.
- Example: The merchants trucked their wares at the local market.

●The word 'truck' is derived from the early 16th century term 'troch', meaning 'a small wheel or pulley'.

big rig:

A large truck, typically an articulated lorry used for long-haul transport.

pickup truck:

A light motor vehicle with an open-top rear cargo area.

box truck:

A truck with a boxy cargo compartment, often used for deliveries.

semi-truck:

A combination of a tractor and one or more semi-trailers for transporting freight.

flatbed truck:

A truck with a flat bed, used for carrying heavy equipment and materials.

Meaning: To move or transport something.

● Example Sentence: We need to truck these boxes over to the other side of the warehouse.

Meaning: Referring to a large truck informally.

● Example Sentence: Check out that big rig, it's a beast!