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Term of the Road Dictionary

semi-trailer

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / English
  • Theme : Operations Transport Vehicles
  • Definition : Non-powered vehicle for the carriage of goods, intended to be coupled to a motor vehicle in such a way that part of it rests on the motor vehicle and a substantial part of its weight and of the weight of its load is borne by the motor vehicle.
  • Synonyms : semitrailer

Sattelanhänger

  • Language : PIARC Road Dictionary / German
  • Theme : Betrieb Transport Fahrzeuge
  • Definition : Anhängefahrzeug ohne vordere Achse, das über ein Gelenk auf eine Zugmaschine aufgesattelt und abgestützt wird.
  • Synonyms : Sattelfahrzeug / Sattelauflieger (AT)

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