eighteen wheeler

Long-haul truck

An eighteen wheeler is a large semi-trailer truck, named for its total number of wheels—typically ten on the tractor and eight on the trailer.

The term is common in American English for the big rigs that haul freight on highways: An eighteen wheeler jackknifed on the interstate.

Also written eighteen-wheeler.

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  • semiLarge freight truck
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  • rigEquipment arrangement or vehicle
  • highwayMajor road for travel

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backpack · wheelbarrow · hand truck · shopping cart · wagon

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Vehicle for transporting people

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