18-wheeler

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Definition of 18-wheeler in English English dictionary

A big rig truck: a semi-trailer plus the truck or tractor pulling it

a very large truck (=vehicle that carries goods on roads) which has 18 wheels, used especially for moving goods over long distances

Synonyms

artic, articulated lorry, big rig, juggernaut, semi, semi-trailer truck, tractor-trailer, truck and trailer

Etymology

() From the total number of wheels: two front steering wheels on the tractor, plus dual wheels on each end of two axles (total of 8) at the rear of the tractor and supporting the front of the trailer, plus dual wheels on two axles at the rear of the trailer.

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