dump truck

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Word: Dump Truck

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A dump truck is a type of large vehicle (truck) that is designed to carry heavy loads, such as dirt, sand, or gravel. The special feature of a dump truck is that its back part can be raised up to let the load fall out easily, without needing to lift it by hand. This is often done using hydraulic power.

Usage Instructions: You can use "dump truck" when talking about construction, landscaping, or any situation where heavy materials need to be moved and unloaded.

Example Sentence: The construction workers used a dump truck to deliver the sand to the building site.

Advanced Usage:

In construction and heavy industry, dump trucks come in various sizes and capacities. They may also have different designs, such as articulated dump trucks, which have a hinge between the cab and the dump box for better maneuverability.

Different Meanings:

• Colloquial Use: Sometimes, "dump" can refer to a place that is messy or dirty, e.g., "That old house is a dump."
• Informal Use: The term "dump" can also refer to a situation where waste is disposed of, e.g., "They took the old furniture to the dump."

Synonyms:

• Tipper truck
• Cargo truck
• Hauler

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• "Dump on someone" means to criticize or blame someone unfairly. For example, "Don’t dump on me for the mistake; I wasn’t even there!"
• "Dump out" can mean to empty the contents of something. For example, "Can you dump out the old toys from that box?"

Summary:

A dump truck is a useful vehicle for heavy loads, especially in construction. Understanding this term can help you describe various activities related to building and moving materials.

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Noun

1. 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

Synonyms

• dumper
• tipper truck
• tipper lorry
• tip truck
• tipper