B-double
Definitions
A truck and trailer combination consisting of a prime mover coupled to two trailers without the use of a dolly-converter with a drawbar (A-coupling).
Examples
“B-Doubles were initially developed in Canada, as B-Trains.”
“Australian B-doubles generally have⟳ eight or nine axles, with increasing interest⟳ in Quad-axle B-doubles for some applications, including the carriage of two 40 foot containers through urban areas.”
“I mean⟳ there were the little things like⟳ the B-double that was allowed in the town and actually allowed to park⟳ in the street until it was ready to leave⟳ on its next trip⟳. Not only is this illegal but a B-double is not allowed to leave⟳ the designated route at any time.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
See also
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