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Lorry: meaning, definitions and examples

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lorry

 

[ ˈlɒri ]

Noun
Oxford 3000 Vehicles
Context #1 | Noun

transport

A large vehicle designed to transport goods by road, especially one with a flat platform at the back.

Synonyms

haulage vehicle, semi-truck, truck

Examples of usage

  • The lorry was loaded with crates of fruit for delivery to the market.
  • The company used lorries to transport construction materials to the site.

Translations

Translations of the word "lorry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caminhão

🇮🇳 ट्रक

🇩🇪 Lastwagen

🇮🇩 truk

🇺🇦 вантажівка

🇵🇱 ciężarówka

🇯🇵 トラック

🇫🇷 camion

🇪🇸 camión

🇹🇷 kamyon

🇰🇷 트럭

🇸🇦 شاحنة

🇨🇿 nákladní auto

🇸🇰 nákladné auto

🇨🇳 卡车

🇸🇮 tovornjak

🇮🇸 vörubíll

🇰🇿 жүк көлігі

🇬🇪 სატვირთო მანქანა

🇦🇿 yük maşını

🇲🇽 camión

Etymology

The word 'lorry' originated in the early 20th century, derived from the verb 'lurry' which meant to pull or tug with great effort. Over time, the term evolved to refer to motor vehicles designed for transporting goods. Lorries have become essential in modern transportation and logistics, playing a crucial role in the movement of goods across various industries.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,481, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.