truck and trailer

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truck and trailer

  1. (rugby) The situation where the ball carrier leaves a maul and is followed by teammates.
  2. (roller derby) The situation where one player skates directly behind a teammate and holds onto their hips in order to pivot.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see truck,‎ and,‎ trailer: especially, a tractor-trailer.