Definition

A type of trailer that has wheels only at the back and is supported at the front by a truck or towing vehicle.

Example

The truck driver loaded the goods onto the semitrailer before hitting the road.

Conversation

Did you see that huge semitrailer parked at the gas station?

Yeah, it was massive! I wonder what it was carrying.

I heard they often transport big loads across the country in those.

Absolutely, they’re essential for long-distance shipping.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

**Semitrailer** → It is formed from "semi-" (meaning half) and "trailer" (from the verb "trail" meaning to pull or drag). A semitrailer is a trailer that is only half supported by a vehicle, as it is designed to be towed by a truck, with the front part resting on the truck's chassis.

Memory Tip

Think of 'semi-' meaning half, and 'trailer' as something that is pulled. This helps you remember that a semitrailer is a type of trailer that is only half supported by the towing vehicle.

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