motor lorry

noun

, British.

1. a motor truck, especially one with open sides.

Word History and Origins

Origin of motor lorry¹

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

He knew nothing of his trip, under guard, in a motor lorry to the sand-bagged guardroom in the village, where he was dumped on the floor and left, while a sentry with a fixed bayonet paced up and down in front of the entrance.

From Project Gutenberg

Copies of the leading dailies, going out by motor lorry and dugout canoe, eventually reach even the remotest regions�a much-needed unifying influence on Nigeria's mosaic of 250 tribes.

From Time Magazine Archive

He steals at night into the middle of an enemy motor lorry park, removes sparkplugs, drops an iron bolt into the engine, puts the plug back and steals away with the satisfaction of knowing that the engine will be ruined when someone tries to start it in the morning.

From Time Magazine Archive

Before the Assembly itself it was hotly argued for Sir Reginald that the 100 troops under his command ride in motor trucks, that even the island's garbage is collected by motor lorry, so it is unseemly, illogical, ridiculous and in bad taste that their Governor, who is, moreover, the King's representative, cannot have a car, but must poke about on foot or use a horse and carriage.

From Time Magazine Archive

Munnings retired, red-faced, returned presently with a motor lorry, demanded his own 15 can vases.

From Time Magazine Archive