Truck Meaning and Definition

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What is the definition Truck? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Antonyms, Example sentences, Words starting with Truck, Words ending with Truck, Related sentences, How to pronounce? Derivations, Synonyms and more...

Word: Truck

How to pronounce: trʌk

Noun

Definitions:

1. A large, heavy motor vehicle used for transporting goods, materials, or troops.

Example sentences: "Since yesterday, we have seen a fair bit of traffic on the roads here and lorries and trucks carrying food, water, medicines."

2. An undercarriage with four to six wheels pivoted beneath the end of a railroad car.

Example sentences: "He has a line on a set of trucks - the wheels and suspension that a railcar rides on - that would fit his car."

3. A wooden disk at the top of a ship's mast or flagstaff, with sheaves for signal halyards.

Example sentences: "The main lifting halyard uses a single revolving truck/pulley, while the yard arm and gaff halyards are suspended by marine grade stainless steel pulleys."

Verb

Definitions:

1. Convey by truck.

Example sentences: "The food was trucked to St. Petersburg"

Noun

Definitions:

1. Barter.

Example sentences: "Following Adam Smith, humans have a natural tendency to barter, truck, and trade."

2. Small wares.

3. Market-garden produce, especially vegetables.

Example sentences: "A truck garden"

Transitive verb