motor lorry
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of motor lorry
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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A motor lorry loaded with Green Police, followed by a limousine, made its way through Berlin to the Reichstag.
From Time Magazine Archive
Munnings retired, red-faced, returned presently with a motor lorry, demanded his own 15 can vases.
From Time Magazine Archive
When the flushed birds have been winged, a motor lorry will roll up.
From Time Magazine Archive
Only one motor was obtainable for nine persons with their light luggage, and a motor lorry for the heavy things.
From Russia in 1919 by Ransome, Arthur
At the back of the shed were a number of doors, and opposite one of them, heading into the opening, stood the motor lorry.
From The Pit Prop Syndicate by Crofts, Freeman Wills
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