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Definition of semitrailer

semitrailer

/ˈsɛm.aɪˌtreɪ.lɚ/
(UK: semi-trailer)
sem · i · trail · er
Plural:semitrailers
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semitrailer Lexical Profile

semitrailer Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A large freight trailer having wheels only at the rear, with the front end supported by the towing tractor vehicle when attached or by retractable legs when parked.

Example

"The driver carefully backed the massive semitrailer up to the warehouse loading dock."

2

North American A heavy commercial freight vehicle consisting of a towing tractor unit coupled to a semitrailer.

Example

"Heavy winter snow forced several semitrailers to pull over along the mountain highway."

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• Nearby Words

semisolid
semisweet
semitone
semitrailer
semitransparent
semitropical
semitropics

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Semitrailer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/semitrailer
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