motor lorry
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of motor lorry
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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Copies of the leading dailies, going out by motor lorry and dugout canoe, eventually reach even the remotest regions�a much-needed unifying influence on Nigeria's mosaic of 250 tribes.
From Time Magazine Archive
Before the Assembly itself it was hotly argued for Sir Reginald that the 100 troops under his command ride in motor trucks, that even the island's garbage is collected by motor lorry, so it is unseemly, illogical, ridiculous and in bad taste that their Governor, who is, moreover, the King's representative, cannot have a car, but must poke about on foot or use a horse and carriage.
From Time Magazine Archive
Munnings retired, red-faced, returned presently with a motor lorry, demanded his own 15 can vases.
From Time Magazine Archive
A motor lorry loaded with Green Police, followed by a limousine, made its way through Berlin to the Reichstag.
From Time Magazine Archive
When the flushed birds have been winged, a motor lorry will roll up.
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