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

1. an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling