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Semitrailer
/sˌɛmɪtɹˈeɪlə/
/ˌsɛmiˈtɹeɪɫɝ/, /ˌsɛmɪˈtɹeɪɫɝ/
semi-trailerSemitrailer
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a trailer pulled by a truck that supports itself on the truck's rear axle, not having its own front axle
semitrailer
n
trailer
n
trail
v
Example
The semitrailer was loaded with containers bound for the port.
A semitrailer jackknifed on the icy road, blocking traffic for several hours.
The semitrailer detached from the tractor for loading and unloading at the warehouse.
