ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Tractor-trailer

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Tractor-trailer is a noun meaning (chiefly Northeastern US) A large truck consisting of an engine and cab section (the tractor) and a cargo-carrying semi-trailer or trailer.

Meaning

(chiefly Northeastern US) A large truck consisting of an engine and cab section (the tractor) and a cargo-carrying semi-trailer or trailer.

Word Forms

Synonyms for tractor-trailer

Depending on context, synonyms include artic, juggernaut, semi, eighteen-wheeler, rig.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include semi-trailer, lorry, truck, semi, trailer, tractor.

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