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trucklike

trucklike

1 4.4
A thing that has the size and strength of a truck and carries heavy loads
  • adjective
  • /ˈtrʌkˌlaɪk/
  • US
: similar a un camión
  • He drove a trucklike SUV that could carry heavy loads.
  • more trucklike

Examples

  • The utility vehicle is known for its trucklike performance and durability on rough terrain.

  • The vehicle's trucklike build made it suitable for carrying heavy loads.

  • Her new SUV has a distinctly trucklike appearance compared to her old sedan.

  • Despite its trucklike size, the machine is easy to operate indoors.

  • The trucklike vehicle was perfect for the rugged terrain.

  • With its trucklike design, the new SUV can carry heavy loads with ease.

  • The delivery van has a trucklike shape that makes it spacious and practical for transporting goods.

How Trucklike

tractor trailer
  • US
16 3.0
trucklike
  • US
1 4.4
carlike
1 3.6

Surface Forms

trucklike positive

Morphology

trucklike = truck (transparent) = truck + like

The suffix '-like' clearly indicates resemblance, making the word's meaning easily derived from 'truck'.

Etymology

Trucklike is made from the familiar word truck, a vehicle for carrying heavy loads, and the ending -like, which means 'similar to' or 'in the form of'. So, trucklike means 'resembling a truck' or having truck features.