camión

Definitions of camión
  1. noun
    a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides
  2. noun
    an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
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    camión basculante, dúmper, volquete
    truck whose contents can be emptied without handling; the front end of the platform can be pneumatically raised so that the load is discharged by gravity
    coche de bomberos
    any of various large trucks that carry firemen and equipment to the site of a fire
    camión de la basura
    a truck for collecting domestic refuse
    camioneta
    a light truck with an open body and low sides and a tailboard
    furgoneta publicitaria, furgón publicitario
    a truck equipped with a loudspeaker and used for advertising
    tractor
    a truck that has a cab but no body; used for pulling large trailers or vans
    tráiler
    a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
    furgoneta, furgón
    a truck with an enclosed cargo space
    biblioteca ambulante
    a van with shelves of books; serves as a mobile library or bookstore
    furgoneta de reparto
    a van suitable for delivering goods or services to customers
    coche escalera
    a fire engine carrying ladders
    camión de mudanzas
    a van used for moving home or office furniture
    furgoneta de la policía, furgón policial, grillera
    van used by police to transport prisoners
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    vehículo de motor
    a self-propelled wheeled vehicle that does not run on rails
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