trucks
Translation
lorries
Examples
Many trucks are on the highway at night.
Many lorries are on the motorway at night.
He repairs trucks for a living.
He repairs lorries for a living.
Grammar Patterns
((number/quantifier)) trucks ((...)) a number of trucks... There are three trucks outside.
Similar Words
Synonyms: lorry (UK), vehicle, rig
Etymology
Possibly from Greek 'trokhos' meaning 'wheel'. The word has been used for wheeled vehicles since the 17th century.
Memory Tips
Imagine the heavy sound a big vehicle makes: 'Trrr-uck!'. The '-s' at the end makes it plural.