# trucks

/ˈtɹəks/ (US) · /tɹˈʌks/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/trucks
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. large vehicles

noun · CEFR A2

more than one truck; large, strong motor vehicles used for carrying heavy things by road.

For teachers: plural of truck; heavy motor vehicles designed for the transport of goods or materials.

- The highway was full of big trucks carrying food to the city.
- Logistics companies are increasingly investing in electric trucks to reduce the carbon footprint of their long-haul delivery routes.

### 2. train wheel sets

noun · CEFR C1 · Technical

the sets of wheels and the frame under a train car or a skateboard.

For teachers: the undercarriage or bogie assembly of a railroad car, or the metal axle units on a skateboard.

- He checked the trucks of his skateboard to make sure the wheels were tight.
- The maintenance crew inspected the train's trucks for signs of metal fatigue after the long journey across the continent.

## Examples

- The trucks carry fresh fruit to the city every morning.
- Heavy trucks are often restricted from driving through the narrow streets of the historic city center to prevent traffic jams.
- Logistics companies are increasingly investing in electric trucks to reduce the carbon footprint of their long-haul shipping operations across the continent.

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