cab–over
noun
variants: less commonly
cab–over–engine
Definition of cab–over
cab–overs
alsocab–over–engines
: an automotive vehicle (such as a truck or van) with a cab (see 3cab 3) at the front end over the engine If I were a farmer buying my first tractor-trailer, I'd look for a used cab-over … — Dan Anderson, Farm Journal, February 1999
cab–over
adjective a cab-over chassisRead the Latest from M-W
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1939
First Known Use of cab–over
1939
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