Word: Lorry
Definition: A lorry is a large vehicle, similar to a truck, that is used to transport heavy loads or goods. It usually has an open back, meaning it doesn’t have sides, so you can easily load and unload items.
Usage Instructions: - Use "lorry" when you are talking about vehicles that carry heavy items, especially in a British context. In American English, the equivalent word is "truck." - You can refer to a lorry in both formal and informal situations, such as in everyday conversation or in writing about transportation and logistics.
Example Sentence: - "The lorry delivered furniture to our new house this morning."
Advanced Usage: In a more technical context, you might hear terms like "lorry driver" (the person who drives the lorry) or "lorry load" (the amount of goods the lorry can carry).
Word Variants: - Lorry driver: A person who drives a lorry. - Lorry load: The cargo or goods carried by a lorry. - Lorrying (verb form): The act of transporting goods by lorry.
Different Meanings: In some contexts, "lorry" can also refer to a type of large horse-drawn vehicle used historically for transporting goods before motor vehicles became common.
Synonyms: - Truck (American English) - Freight truck - Delivery vehicle
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs directly related to "lorry," you might hear phrases like: - "Catch a lorry" (to get a ride in a lorry, often used in informal contexts). - "Load the lorry" (to put goods into the lorry).
Summary: A lorry is a large vehicle primarily used for transporting heavy items. It is crucial in logistics and delivery services.