Definition

A small vehicle used for transporting materials, often found in mining operations.

Example

The workers loaded the ore onto the trawley for transport to the processing plant.

Conversation

Did you see that trawley they use for transporting materials at the mine?

Yeah, it looks really handy for moving heavy loads around.

I wonder how much weight it can actually carry in one trip.

Probably a lot! Those trawleys are built for tough jobs.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'trawley' originates from Middle English 'trawlen', meaning to drag or pull along. It is related to the Old English 'trawian', which means to drag or to pull. The word 'trawley' refers to a type of fishing net that is dragged along the bottom of a body of water.

Memory Tip

Think of 'dragging' something along — that's what 'trawley' means, as it refers to a net that is pulled through the water.

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