tractor-trailernoun [ C ]
uk/ˌtræk.təˈtreɪ.lər/us/ˌtræk.tɚˈtreɪ.lɚ/USa large truck in two parts, one in the front for the driver and one behind where goods are carried. The connection between the two parts can bend in order to help the vehicle turn corners.
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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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