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lorry
[ lawr-ee, lor-ee ]
noun
- Chiefly British. a motor truck, especially a large one.
- any of various conveyances running on rails, as for transporting material in a mine or factory.
- a long, low, horse-drawn wagon without sides.
lorry
/ ˈɒɪ /
noun
- a large motor vehicle designed to carry heavy loads, esp one with a flat platform US and Canadian nametruck See also articulated vehicle
- off the back of a lorry informal.a phrase used humorously to imply that something has been dishonestly acquired
it fell off the back of a lorry
- any of various vehicles with a flat load-carrying surface, esp one designed to run on rails
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of lorry1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of lorry1
Example Sentences
The bin lorry drivers in Birmingham were accompanied by two loaders and a WRCO, but the council now wants to cut the crews to three by getting rid of the role of the WRCOs.
He added the council had 120 bin lorries out every day completing rounds, which was roughly half of its total capacity.
The Bristol-based GP hit the pumps with a hammer, sprayed them with orange paint and obstructed lorries refuelling the station.
Unite members had previously been effective at delaying bin lorries from being deployed, but from 4 April they were told their actions could amount to public order offences.
Birmingham City Council said it had more than 20 bin lorries out on Saturday and Sunday, with vehicles now being unimpeded by striking workers as they left depots.
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