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tractor-trailer

/ˌtræk.təˈtreɪ.lə/

/ˌtræk.tɚˈtreɪ.lɚ/

Translations

tractor-trailernoun

/ˌtræk.təˈtreɪ.lə/

/ˌtræk.tɚˈtreɪ.lɚ/

Compound noun for a vehicle.

camion articuléTransport routier.

A tractor-trailer was parked beside the loading dock.

Un camion articulé était garé à côté du quai de chargement.

Synonyms

heavy goods vehicle (HGV)

long-haul truck

combination vehicle

tractor-trailer truck

articulated lorry

big rig

semi-trailer truck

tractor-traileradjective

Attributive/relational use before another noun; not typically used for comparison.

articuléTransport routier ; se dit d’un véhicule composé d’un tracteur et d’une remorque.

The tractor-trailer lane was closed for repairs.

La voie articulée était fermée pour des réparations.

Synonyms

articulated truck

articulated lorry

tractor-trailernoun

a large road vehicle consisting of a tractor unit pulling one or more trailers

A tractor-trailer was parked beside the loading dock.

tractor-traileradjective

relating to or used by a tractor-trailer or tractor-trailers

The tractor-trailer lane was closed for repairs.