"semi-tractor" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: semi-tractors [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} semi-tractor (plural semi-tractors)
  1. The tractor component of a semi-trailer truck or articulated lorry. Wikipedia link: Semi-trailer truck Synonyms: semi tractor Related terms: rig, long hauler, monster truck
    Sense id: en-semi-tractor-en-noun-N1DYhvZa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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