motortruck
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Definition
Noun: 1. A large, powerful road vehicle designed to transport goods: A motor vehicle with a powerful engine and a large, open or enclosed cargo area, used primarily for commercial hauling and freight transport.
Usage
- The primary function of a motortruck is the transportation of cargo, not passengers.
- It is a formal or technical term for what is more commonly called a "truck" or "lorry" (in British English).
- It distinguishes engine-powered hauling vehicles from those pulled by animals (e.g., horse-drawn wagons).
Examples
- "The company added three new motortrucks to its delivery fleet."
- "Regulations for commercial motortrucks often include specific weight limits and safety requirements."
- "The highway was temporarily closed to allow a convoy of heavy motortrucks to pass."
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in legal, regulatory, or technical contexts (e.g., vehicle codes, engineering specifications, insurance documents) to precisely define a class of vehicle.
- "Motortruck tractor": A powerful truck designed specifically to pull semi-trailers.
Variants and Related Words
- Truck (noun): The common, general term for a motortruck.
- Lorry (noun): The common British English term for a motortruck.
- Hauler (noun): A truck or a company that operates trucks for transport.
- Rig (noun, informal): A large truck, especially one with a semi-trailer.
- Pickup truck (noun): A smaller type of truck with an open cargo bed at the rear.
Synonyms
- Truck
- Lorry (UK)
- Goods vehicle
- Commercial vehicle
Antonyms
- Passenger car: A vehicle designed primarily to carry people.
- Motorcycle: A two-wheeled motor vehicle.
Related Phrases/Compounds
- Delivery truck: A truck used for making deliveries.
- Dump truck: A truck with a bed that can be tilted to dump its load.
- Fire truck: A vehicle equipped for firefighting.
- Tow truck: A truck used to recover disabled vehicles.
Noun
- an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling