Definition

A type of vehicle designed for carrying heavy loads, often used for transporting goods.

Example

The company bought a new motortruck to deliver supplies to the store.

Conversation

Have you seen that new motortruck they just released?

Yeah, I heard it has an amazing towing capacity.

I really need one for my weekend trips to the mountains.

That would be perfect for hauling all your gear!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Motortruck → It is formed from "motor" (from Latin "movere", meaning to move) and "truck" (from Middle English "troch", meaning a cart or a small vehicle). The word "motortruck" refers to a vehicle that moves, specifically a truck powered by a motor.

Memory Tip

Think of 'moving' ('movere') and a 'cart' ('truck') to remember that a motortruck is a vehicle that moves.

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