truck

• Substantiv, das ein großes, schweres Fahrzeug bezeichnet, das zum Transport von Gütern, Materialien oder Ausrüstung verwendet wird. Im weiteren Sinne auch ein Fahrzeug zum Ziehen von Anhängern oder ein Lastkraftwagen.

A noun referring to a large, heavy motor vehicle used for transporting goods, materials, or equipment.

1. Large vehicle for goodsA1formalamerican

   A large, heavy motor vehicle used for transporting goods, materials, or equipment.

   Lastkraftwagen

   • The truck delivered fresh produce to the supermarket.
   • He drives a truck for a logistics company.
   • A large truck blocked the entrance to the highway.

   Synonymehaulerlorryrigsemitractor trailer

2. Railway vehicleB1formalbritish

   A vehicle or frame used on a railway for carrying freight.

   Eisenbahnwagen

   • The train had several trucks loaded with coal.
   • They loaded the cargo onto the railway truck.
   • The old steam engine pulled a line of trucks.

   Synonymefreight carwagon

3. Handcart or wheeled platformB1informal

   A small, wheeled vehicle used for moving heavy items by hand.

   Transportkarre

   • He used a truck to move the boxes in the warehouse.
   • The gardener loaded the wheelbarrow-like truck with soil.
   • She pushed the truck full of luggage to the elevator.

   Synonymebarrowcartdollyhand truckhandcarttrolley

• Verb, das bedeutet, Güter mit einem Lastwagen zu transportieren, oder sich selbstbewusst und gleichmäßig fortzubewegen.

A verb meaning to transport goods by truck, or to proceed or move in a steady or determined manner.

1. Transport by truckB1formal

   To convey or carry goods using a truck.

   Mit dem Lastwagen transportieren

   • The company trucks produce to the warehouse every morning.
   • They trucked the supplies across the country.
   • We need to truck the equipment to the construction site.

   Synonymecarryconveyfreighthaulshiptransport

2. Move or proceedB2informalamerican

   To move or travel, often in a steady or determined manner.

   Sich fortbewegen

   • He just kept trucking along despite the rain.
   • The team trucked through the difficult project.
   • She trucked down the street with her heavy backpack.

   Synonymeadvanceforgegomarchmoveproceedpushtravel