truck

³truck

noun

Definition of TRUCK

1

: a small wheel; specifically : a small strong wheel for a gun carriage

2

: a small wooden cap at the top of a flagstaff or masthead usually having holes for reeving flag or signal halyards

3

: a wheeled vehicle for moving heavy articles: as a : a strong horse-drawn or automotive vehicle (as a pickup) for hauling b : a small barrow consisting of a rectangular frame having at one end a pair of handles and at the other end a pair of small heavy wheels and a projecting edge to slide under a load —called also hand truck c : a small heavy rectangular frame supported on four wheels for moving heavy objects d : a small flat-topped car pushed or pulled by hand e : a shelved stand mounted on casters f : an automotive vehicle with a short chassis equipped with a swivel for attaching a trailer and used especially for the highway hauling of freight; also : a truck with attached trailer

4

a British : an open railroad freight car b : a swiveling carriage consisting of a frame with one or more pairs of wheels and springs to carry and guide one end (as of a railroad car) in turning sharp curves

— truck·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun

Origin of TRUCK

probably back-formation from truckle small wheel — more at truckle bed

First Known Use: 1611

Other Vehicles Terms

brougham, hansom, litter, shay, skid, sledge, sulky, wain