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Definition of Dump truck
1. Noun. Truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity.
Generic synonyms: Motortruck, Truck
Derivative terms: Dump, Tip
Definition of Dump truck
1. Noun. a heavy truck, for carrying loose, bulk cargo, having a hinged bed that allows the contents to be unloaded onto the ground ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Dump Truck
Literary usage of Dump truck
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Highways Green Book by American Automobile Association (1922)
"Combinations which are now available are Combination Flusher, Sprinkler and Dump
Truck—Combination Pressure Sprinkler and dump truck—Combination Gravity ..."
2. Permafrost: North American Contribution [to The] Second International Conference by Building Research Advisory Board Staff (1973)
"The higher- density foam was not covered at this time because its surface was
undamaged by trafficking with an empty dump truck having a gross weight of 6 ..."
3. Handbook of Construction Equipment: Its Cost and Use by Richard Turner Dana (1921)
"4575 3% ton power dump truck, with body, weight 10225 Ib. 4.900 5 ton chassis,
weight 7.925 Ib .. ..."
4. Storms Over the Urban Forest: Planning, Responding, and Regreening by Lisa L. Burban, John W. Anderson (1996)
"B. Open hauling should be accomplished with the use of a low profile 2-1/2-ton
dump truck. Each dump truck should be driven by an arborist accompanied by ..."
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