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lorry

noun lor·ry \ˈlȯr-ē, ˈlär-\
plural lorries

Definition of LORRY

chiefly British
:  motortruck
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Origin of LORRY

origin unknown
First Known Use: 1900

Other Transportation Terms

camber, corduroy, demurrage, milestone

Rhymes with LORRY

Corey, corrie, dory, glory, Gorey, gory, hoary, lory, nori, quarry, saury, story, Tory, zori

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4 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. lorry
  2. lorry-hop
  3. motor-lorry
  4. mammy wagon
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