Synonyms for lorry


Grammar : Noun
Spell : lawr-ee, lor-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈlɔr i, ˈlɒr i

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Définition of lorry

Origin :
  • "a truck; a long, flat wagon," 1838, British railroad word, probably from verb lurry "to pull, tug" (1570s), of uncertain origin. Meaning "large motor vehicle for carrying goods" is first attested 1911.
  • As in truck : noun wheeled vehicle for hauling
  • As in wagon : noun vehicle
Example sentences :
  • When Mr. Lorry had finished his breakfast, he went out for a stroll on the beach.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • He sat down in a chair on the hearth, over against Mr. Lorry.
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  • Mr. Lorry saw that they understood one another, and proceeded.
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  • "A solitary old bachelor," answered Mr. Lorry, shaking his head.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • Mr. Lorry came silently forward, leaving the daughter by the door.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • How I admire the gallantry of your youthful spirit, Mr. Lorry.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • Mr. Lorry readily engaged for that, and the conference was ended.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • Mr. Lorry grasped his hand in return, and neither of the two spoke for a little while.
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  • "He has always kept it by him," said Mr. Lorry, with an anxious look at his friend.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
  • He looked like his illustration, as he raised his eyes to Mr. Lorry's face.
  • Extract from : « A Tale of Two Cities » by Charles Dickens
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