trailer

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trail|er /tr'eɪlər/ (trailers)
1 [N-COUNT]
A trailer is a container on wheels which is pulled by a car or other vehicle and which is used for transporting large or heavy items.
2 [N-COUNT]
A trailer is the long rear section of a lorry or truck, in which the goods are carried.
3 [N-COUNT]
A trailer is a long vehicle without an engine which people use as a home or as an office and which can be pulled behind a car. (mainly AM; in BRIT, use caravan)
4 [N-COUNT] oft N for n
A trailer for a film or television programme is a set of short extracts which are shown to advertise it.trail|er park (trailer parks)
also trailer court
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A trailer park is an area where people can pay to park their trailers and live in them. (AM; in BRIT, use caravan site)trail|er trash
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Some people use trailer trash to refer to poor people who live in trailer parks and who they think are vulgar or worthless. This use could cause offence. (AM INFORMAL)trail|er truck (trailer trucks)
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A trailer truck is a truck or lorry that is made in two or more sections which are joined together by metal bars, so that the vehicle can turn more easily. (AM; in BRIT, usually use articulated lorry)

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