tàu lăn
Definition
- Noun:
- Steamroller / Road roller: A heavy vehicle with a large, heavy roller (or multiple rollers) and wide wheels, used for compressing and flattening surfaces like asphalt, soil, or gravel during road construction.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Tàu lăn đang nén chặt mặt đường mới. (The steamroller is compacting the new road surface.)
- Công nhân điều khiển tàu lăn rất cẩn thận. (The worker operates the road roller very carefully.)
Advanced Usage
- The term "tàu lăn" is specific to the construction and civil engineering context. It is a compound noun where "tàu" implies a large vehicle or vessel, and "lăn" refers to the rolling action.
Variants and Related Words
- Lu lăn (n): Another common term for a road roller or steamroller, often used interchangeably with "tàu lăn".
- Lu lăn là thiết bị không thể thiếu trong thi công đường. (The road roller is an indispensable piece of equipment in road construction.)
Synonyms
- Road roller: A vehicle with heavy rollers for compacting road surfaces.
- Steamroller: A type of road roller, historically powered by steam.
- Compactor: A machine used to compress material.
Related Terms
- Thi công đường (road construction): The common activity involving a "tàu lăn".
- Nén (to compact): The primary action performed by a "tàu lăn".