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Meaning of lorry
The primary meaning of the word "lorry" refers to a large vehicle for carrying goods, typically having more than four wheels.
Etymology of lorry
The word "lorry" originated in the late 19th century, derived from the name of Lorrie, a type of horse-drawn van used in Glasgow, Scotland
The term initially referred to a type of horse-drawn goods vehicle, but later came to be used for motorized vehicles as well
Synonyms
truck
vehicle
wagon
trailer
van
carrier
transporter
hauler
freighter
cargo vehicle
motor vehicle
heavy goods vehicle
articulated lorry
rigid lorry
tractor unit
semi-trailer
tanker
dumper
tipper
crane lorry
flatbed
low loader
tow truck
recovery vehicle
breakdown truck
car transporter
goods wagon
freight wagon
railcar
dray
cart
wagonette
motor wagon
goods vehicle
heavy vehicle
commercial vehicle
industrial vehicle
Definitions
- A large vehicle for carrying goods, typically having more than four wheels
- A truck, especially one used for hauling goods or heavy equipment
- A large goods vehicle, typically having a payload capacity of over 3.5 tons
Usage Examples
- The company uses a fleet of lorries to transport goods across the country
- The lorry driver had to navigate through heavy traffic to deliver the cargo on time
- The new lorry was equipped with advanced safety features and a more efficient engine
Antonyms
car
automobile
motorcycle
bike
bicycle
scooter
pedestrian
passenger
traveler
commuter
walker
runner
cyclist
motorcyclist
automobilist
driver
rider
passenger vehicle
private vehicle
personal vehicle
compact car
mini car
micro car
two-wheeler
three-wheeler