trucking rig
- noun
- /ˈtrʌkɪŋ rɪɡ/
- US
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camión articulado
- The trucking rig thundered down the highway, hauling a load of fresh produce across state lines.
Examples
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After years behind the wheel of his trucking rig, Joe knew every rest stop in the region.
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The company invested in a new trucking rig to meet the increased demand for deliveries.
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The trucking rig arrived early in the morning.
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Many trucking rigs travel across the country every day.
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The trucking rig thundered down the highway, hauling a load of fresh produce across state lines.
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After years behind the wheel of his trucking rig, Joe knew every rest stop in the region.
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The company invested in a new trucking rig to meet the increased demand for deliveries.
Synonyms
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5.5
A large vehicle, especially a truck, used for carrying goods
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4.2
A very large truck or its trailer used to carry goods
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3.0
A large truck that pulls a long trailer to carry goods on roads
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3.2
A very large vehicle with a separate trailer that carries goods
A large truck with a front cab and a long trailer joined by a moving joint to carry goods
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Surface Forms
Morphology
Both constituents contribute directly: 'trucking' specifies the activity/purpose (transporting goods by truck) and 'rig' denotes a heavy vehicle, so the compound naturally refers to a large vehicle used for hauling freight. This is a straightforward noun-noun composition following common compounding patterns, so a B1 learner who knows both words should be able to infer the meaning.
Etymology
Trucking rig names a 'rig', a heavy setup made by joining a tractor and a trailer, so you can picture one long vehicle pulling a load. Because of that simple image, it means 'a large truck used for hauling freight over long distances'.