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camion

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cam·i·on  (km-n, käm-yô)
n.
1. A truck.
2. A bus.
[French, from Old French chamion, three-wheeled cart.]
camion [ˈkæmɪən (French) kamjɔ̃]
n
(Engineering / Automotive Engineering) a lorry, or, esp formerly, a large dray
[from French, of obscure origin]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.camioncamion - a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides
lorry
motortruck, truck - an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
2.camioncamion - a low heavy horse cart without sides; used for haulage
dray
horse cart, horse-cart - heavy cart; drawn by a horse; used for farm work


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