dump truck

noun

: an automotive truck for the transportation of bulk material that has a body which tilts to dump its contents

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The lead applicant in the BHP case worked for the mining company as a driver of water trucks and dump trucks at sites in the states of Queensland and New South Wales. —

Hilary Whiteman, CNN, 12 Dec. 2024 Ellis said a man driving one of the dump trucks was extracted from the vehicle by first responders and taken to UofL Hospital with serious injuries and rushed into surgery. —

Marina Johnson, The Courier-Journal, 12 Nov. 2024 To make matters more complicated, the only way to bring in dump trucks and other machines that might be needed for a cleanup is by driving through Caltrans land. —

Blake Nelson, The Mercury News, 11 Nov. 2024 North Lauderdale City Manager Mike Sargis said his city gave away two dump trucks of sand, or about 5-8 tons, on Sunday, emptying its supply. —

Lisa J. Huriash, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for dump truck