lorry

2 definitions found

lorry - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Lorrie \Lor"rie\, Lorry \Lor"ry\, n.; pl. Lorries. [Prob. from
     lurry to pull or lug.]
     1. A small cart or wagon moving on rails, as those used on
        the tramways in mines to carry coal or rubbish; also, a
        barrow or truck for shifting baggage, as at railway
        stations.
        [1913 Webster]
  
     2. A motorized wheeled land vehicle, esp. a large one, with a
        cab for the driver and a separate rear compartment for
        transporting freight; called truck in the U. S. [Brit.]
  
     Syn: camion.
          [PJC]
  
     3. a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides. [WordNet
        sense 1]
        [WordNet 1.5]

lorry - WordNet (r) 2.1 (2005) :

  lorry
      n 1: a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides
      2: a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without
         sides [syn: lorry, camion]