semitrailer

sem·i·trail·er

 (sĕm′ē-trā′lər, sĕm′ī-)

n.

A trailer having a set or several sets of wheels at the rear only, with the forward portion being supported by the truck tractor or towing vehicle.

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semitrailer

(ˌsɛmɪˈtreɪlə)

n

(Automotive Engineering) a type of trailer or articulated lorry that has wheels only at the rear, the front end being supported by the towing vehicle

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sem•i•trail•er

(ˈsɛm ɪˌtreɪ lər)

n.

a detachable trailer for hauling freight, with wheels at the rear end and the forward end supported by a tractor.

Also called semi.

[1915–20]

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semitrailer - a trailer having wheels only in the rear; the front is supported by the towing vehicle semi trailer - a large transport conveyance designed to be pulled by a truck or tractor articulated lorry, tractor trailer, trailer truck, trucking rig, rig, semi - a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together

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