Definition of Dump truck

1. Noun. Truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity.

Exact synonyms: Dumper, Tip Truck, Tipper, Tipper Lorry, Tipper Truck
Generic synonyms: Motortruck, Truck
Derivative terms: Dump, Tip

Definition of Dump truck

1. Noun. a heavy truck, for carrying loose, bulk cargo, having a hinged bed that allows the contents to be unloaded onto the ground ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Dump Truck

dumontite
dumortierite
dumortierites
dumose
dumosity
dumous
dump core
dump job
dump on
dump out
dump routine
dump tackle
dump tackles
dump truck (current term)
dump trucks
dumpage
dumpages
dumpbin
dumpbins
dumpcart
dumpcarts
dumped
dumped one's load
dumpee
dumpees
dumper
dumpers
dumpier

Literary usage of Dump truck

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Highways Green Book by American Automobile Association (1922)
"Combinations which are now available are Combination Flusher, Sprinkler and Dump Truck—Combination Pressure Sprinkler and dump truck—Combination Gravity ..."

2. Permafrost: North American Contribution [to The] Second International Conference by Building Research Advisory Board Staff (1973)
"The higher- density foam was not covered at this time because its surface was undamaged by trafficking with an empty dump truck having a gross weight of 6 ..."

3. Handbook of Construction Equipment: Its Cost and Use by Richard Turner Dana (1921)
"4575 3% ton power dump truck, with body, weight 10225 Ib. 4.900 5 ton chassis, weight 7.925 Ib .. ..."

4. Storms Over the Urban Forest: Planning, Responding, and Regreening by Lisa L. Burban, John W. Anderson (1996)
"B. Open hauling should be accomplished with the use of a low profile 2-1/2-ton dump truck. Each dump truck should be driven by an arborist accompanied by ..."

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