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truck

/tɹʌk/
Meanings
  • noun

    A large motor vehicle designed to transport heavy cargo.

    - "The construction company used a fleet of trucks to transport the building materials to the site."
    - "We rented a moving truck to transport our belongings to our new house."
  • noun

    Informal term for a pickup truck.

    - "My uncle owns a farm and uses his truck to haul hay bales."
    - "I need a truck to tow my boat to the lake."
Pronunciation
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Synonyms

hauler , lorry , rig , tractor trailer
Rhymes
Words rhyming with truck
huck , duck , muck , luck
Variants
List of all variants of truck that leads to same result
hand truck , truck , truckful , truckfuls , trucks , trucked , trucking , truck farm , truck farmer , truck farmers , truck farms , truck stop , truck system , truck systems , dumper truck , dump truck , dump trucks , fire truck , fire trucks
Etymology
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The word 'truck' originated from the Middle English word 'treugge', meaning a heavy cart or wagon.

Trivia
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  1. The first motorized truck was invented in 1896 by Albert Augustus Brill.

  2. The largest truck ever built is the Belaz 75710, which can carry a payload of up to 450 tons.

  3. Trucks were used extensively during World War II to transport troops and supplies to the front lines.

Related Concepts
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  1. Transportation: Trucks are a crucial part of the transportation industry, used to transport goods and materials over long distances.

  2. Logistics: Trucks are used extensively in logistics and supply chain management to transport goods from one place to another.

Culture
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Trucks have been a significant part of American culture since the early 20th century. They have been featured in literature, music, art, and film. For example, in literature, John Steinbeck's novel 'The Grapes of Wrath' portrays the Joad family's journey to California in a truck. In music, the song 'Truckin'' by the Grateful Dead describes the band's experiences while touring in a truck.

How to Memorize "truck"

  1. visualize

    - To visualize a truck, imagine a large motor vehicle with a cab and a cargo area in the back. The truck may have a flatbed or a container for transporting goods.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'truck' with heavy cargo, transportation, and logistics.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Trucks transport tons' to remember the meaning of the word 'truck'.

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