Truck: meaning, definitions and examples

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truck

[ trʌk ]

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on the road

A large, heavy motor vehicle used for transporting goods or groups of people.

Synonyms

lorry, pickup, van

Examples of usage

The truck driver delivered the shipment on time.
The truck was loaded with furniture for the new office.

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move forcefully

To move or travel in a hurried or forceful manner.

Synonyms

dash, hurry, speed

Examples of usage

The protesters trucked through the city streets.
He trucked along the highway at high speed.

Translations

Translations of the word "truck" in other languages:

🇵🇹 caminhão

🇮🇳 ट्रक

🇩🇪 Lkw

🇮🇩 truk

🇺🇦 вантажівка

🇵🇱 ciężarówka

🇯🇵 トラック

🇫🇷 camion

🇪🇸 camión

🇹🇷 kamyon

🇰🇷 트럭

🇸🇦 شاحنة

🇨🇿 kamion

🇸🇰 kamión

🇨🇳 卡车

🇸🇮 tovornjak

🇮🇸 trukkur

🇰🇿 жүк көлігі

🇬🇪 სატვირთო

🇦🇿 yük maşını

🇲🇽 camión

Word origin

The word 'truck' originated in the 17th century, derived from the Latin word 'trochus' meaning 'iron hoop'. Initially, it referred to the small, strong wheels on ships' cannon carriages. Over time, the term evolved to describe large vehicles for transporting goods, and eventually became synonymous with motor trucks in the early 20th century.