cab-over
Americannoun
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a truck tractor or other vehicle in which the cab is located over the engine.
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a camper in which the body extends forward over the cab of the truck on which it is mounted.
adjective
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pertaining to such a vehicle or camper.
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pertaining to the part of a camper that extends over the cab.
Etymology
Origin of cab-over
First recorded in 1935–40
Example Sentences
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They eventually bought a cab-over tractor and a dump truck, and Hansen was back on the road.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 15, 2017
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