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dustcart

British  
/ ˈdʌstˌkɑːt /

noun

  1. US and Canadian name: garbage truck.  a road vehicle for collecting domestic refuse

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Ms Knight said she and Mr Spiers became friends through their mutual love of Elvis Presley, which he often played from a speaker on his dustcart.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2024

The sacred National Assembly Hall itself has become common ground; President's platform permeable to wain and dustcart; for the Rue de Rivoli runs there.

From The French Revolution by Carlyle, Thomas

Kloot replied for him: 'Your manuscript shall be returned to you by the first dustcart.'

From Ghetto Comedies by Zangwill, Israel

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