camion
Americannoun
plural
camions-
a truck used for carrying freight or military supplies, equipment, and troops.
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a strongly built cart or wagon for transporting heavy loads; dray.
noun
Etymology
Origin of camion
1880–85; < French < ?
Example Sentences
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Buy a gift, some kind of gift: a box of chocolate, a strand of pearls, an eau de parfum that fell off the back of a camion de livraison—all are worthy options.
From Slate • Feb. 5, 2014
The word "camion" in Spanish usually refers to an 18-wheeler, but in Mexico it means "bus."
From Seattle Times • Oct. 21, 2011
I rode to Gorizia from Udine on a camion.
From "A Farewell To Arms" by Ernest Hemingway
The 2nd Division came hurrying from their rest billets near Chaumont-en-Vexin, northwest of Paris; the 3rd Division came thundering by train and camion from Chateau-Villain, southeast of Paris.
From Aces Up by Clarke, Covington
"Have you enough gasoline to go to the camp and back?" he inquired of the driver of the first camion to be loaded.
From The A.E.F. With General Pershing and the American Forces by Broun, Heywood
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