First Known Use: 13th century
Dictionary
1truck
verb \ˈtrək\
Definition of TRUCK
transitive verb
1
: to give in exchange : swap
2
: to barter or dispose of by barter
intransitive verb
1
: to exchange commodities : barter
2
: to negotiate or traffic especially in an underhanded way : have dealings
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Origin of TRUCK
Middle English trukken, from Anglo-French *truker, *troker, from Vulgar Latin *troccare, probably of imitative origin
Other Business Terms
2truck
noun
Definition of TRUCK
1
: barter
2
: commodities appropriate for barter or for small trade
3
: close association or connection <will have no truck with crooks>
4
: payment of wages in goods instead of cash
5
: vegetables grown for market
6
: heterogeneous small articles often of little value; also : rubbish
First Known Use of TRUCK
1553
Other Business Terms
3truck
noun
Definition of TRUCK
1
: a small wheel; specifically : a small strong wheel for a gun carriage
2
: a small wooden cap at the top of a flagstaff or masthead usually having holes for reeving flag or signal halyards
3
: a wheeled vehicle for moving heavy articles: as a : a strong horse-drawn or automotive vehicle (as a pickup) for hauling b : a small barrow consisting of a rectangular frame having at one end a pair of handles and at the other end a pair of small heavy wheels and a projecting edge to slide under a load —called also hand truck c : a small heavy rectangular frame supported on four wheels for moving heavy objects d : a small flat-topped car pushed or pulled by hand e : a shelved stand mounted on casters f : an automotive vehicle with a short chassis equipped with a swivel for attaching a trailer and used especially for the highway hauling of freight; also : a truck with attached trailer
4
a British : an open railroad freight car b : a swiveling carriage consisting of a frame with one or more pairs of wheels and springs to carry and guide one end (as of a railroad car) in turning sharp curves
— truck·ful \-ˌfu̇l\ noun
Origin of TRUCK
probably back-formation from truckle small wheel — more at truckle bed
First Known Use: 1611
4truck
verb
Definition of TRUCK
transitive verb : to load or transport on a truck
intransitive verb
1
: to transport goods by truck
2
: to be employed in driving a truck
3
: to roll along especially in an easy untroubled way
First Known Use of TRUCK
1748
TRUCK Defined for Kids
1truck
noun \ˈtrək\
Definition of TRUCK for Kids
: a vehicle (as a strong heavy wagon or motor vehicle) for carrying heavy articles or hauling a trailer
2truck
noun
Definition of TRUCK for Kids
: close association <He wanted no truck with criminals.>
3truck
verb
truckedtruck·ing
Definition of TRUCK for Kids
: to transport on or in a truck
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