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In Hindi it is most commonly used as an alternative name for a large articulated lorry.
This was no papier mâché and cardboard affair, but an elaborate performance straddling a giant articulated lorry and trailer, with dazzling costumes, pumping soundtrack and hundreds of brilliant flashing light bulbs.
We came around the corner of a building to find a huge articulated lorry parked outside the mayor's house.
The active steer system means the Eco-Link has a turning circle of just 41 feet, the same as a conventional articulated lorry.
Semi truck (articulated lorry)
The modern articulated lorry was born at Wolverton Works.
In the UK, semi-trailers on tractor units are referred to as "articulated lorries".
In the case of twin sisters Ursula and Sabina Eriksson, Ursula ran into the path of an oncoming articulated lorry, sustaining severe injuries.
Getting yourself run over by a fully loaded articulated lorry is quite good.
These devices are self-contained and may be transported using a single articulated lorry.
