trucker

Meanings

• noun

  A person whose occupation is driving a truck, especially a long-haul truck driver.

  - "John is a trucker who delivers goods across the country."
  - "The trucker's long hours on the road can be exhausting."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtɹʌkə/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈtɹʌkə/
   
   
   
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3. /ˈtɹʌkə/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with trucker
hacker , whacker , slacker

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Variants

List of all variants of trucker that leads to same result
trucker , truckers , trucker cap , trucker caps , trucker hat , trucker hats

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally derived from the Old French word 'tracter' meaning 'to pull'. The term was later adapted into Middle English as 'trucken', which referred to the act of drawing a heavy load using a team of animals or a vehicle.

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Trivia

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1. The longest continuous trucking route in the world is from Tromsø, Norway, to Inuvik, Canada, which covers approximately 2,700 miles (4,345 kilometers).

2. In the United States, truck drivers are required by law to take a mandatory 30-minute break during their 8-hour driving shift.

3. The first motorized truck was invented in 1896 by Dutch inventor Christiaan Hendrik Gerardus van Houten.

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Related Concepts

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1. long-haul trucking: A type of trucking where drivers transport goods over long distances, often crossing state or national borders.

2. truck stop: A facility where truck drivers and other motorists can rest, refuel, and purchase food and supplies.

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Culture

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Truckers have been romanticized in American popular culture through songs, movies, and literature, often portraying them as independent, self-reliant figures who embody the spirit of the open road. The truck stop as a cultural icon represents a gathering place for these nomadic workers.

How to Memorize "trucker"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person sitting behind the wheel of a large truck, driving on a long, open road.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'trucker' with images of trucks, roads, and long journeys.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the acronym 'T-R-U-C-K-E-R': 'T' for Transportation, 'R' for Road, 'U' for Unloading, 'C' for Cab, 'K' for Kilo, 'E' for Engine, and 'R' for Route.

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