semitrailernoun [ C ]
/ˈsem.iˌtreɪ.lər/us/ˈsem.iˌtreɪ.lɚ/USa large, box-like container with wheels at the back that is pulled along by a strong truck:
a semitrailer truck (= a truck with a semitrailer)
Thesaurus: synonyms and related words
Trucks, vans & caravans
- armored car
- armoured car
- bakkie
- bowser
- bulldozer
- caravan
- Dormobile
- flatbed
- float
- heavy goods vehicle
- horse trailer
- JCB
- juggernaut
- lorry
- milk truck
- paddy wagon
- pantechnicon
- snowplough
- tender
- traction engine
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