truck
Derived from the Middle English 'trokk' meaning a small wheel or pulley; influenced by the Latin 'trochus' meaning a wheel.
NOUN
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A truck is a large motor vehicle designed primarily for transporting cargo. It is typically equipped with a separate cab and a cargo area. The term is often used in North America, while in British English, it is commonly referred to as a lorry.
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VERB
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To truck means to transport goods or materials from one place to another, particularly using a vehicle. This term is often associated with the logistics and transportation industry.
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| trucking | truck | trucks |
- We need to truck the supplies to the construction site before the deadline. — 締切前に資材を建設現場に 運ぶ 必要があります。
- They are planning to truck the merchandise across the country. — 彼らは商品を国内各地に 輸送する 計画をしています。
- The company decided to truck their products instead of using a train. — その会社は商品を列車ではなく トラック で輸送することに決めました。
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