"dustcart" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: dustcarts [plural]
Etymology: From dust + cart. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|dust|cart}} dust + cart Head templates: {{en-noun}} dustcart (plural dustcarts)
  1. (UK, Ireland) A vehicle for collecting refuse. Tags: Ireland, UK Synonyms: garbage truck, waste truck, refuse truck, dust cart

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