Wiktionary:Word of the day/August 22

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lorry n

(road transport, British) A motor vehicle for transporting goods, and in some cases people; a truck. (dated) A barrow or truck for shifting baggage, as at railway stations. (dated) A small cart or wagon used on the tramways in mines to carry coal or rubbish. (obsolete) A large, low, horse-drawn, four-wheeled wagon without sides; also, a similar wagon modified for use on railways.

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