Lorry
['lɒrɪ] or ['lɔri]
Definition
(noun.) a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides.
(noun.) a large low horse-drawn wagon without sides.
Typed by Geraldine--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A small cart or wagon, as those used on the tramways in mines to carry coal or rubbish; also, a barrow or truck for shifting baggage, as at railway stations.
Checked by Conan
Definition
n. a four-wheeled wagon without sides.
Editor: Noreen
Examples
- It attracted Mr. Lorry's eyes to Carton's face, which was turned to the fire. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- When they were alone, Mr. Lorry asked him what he had done? Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- The door-keeper will pass the note to Mr. Lorry, and do you make any gesture that will attract Mr. Lorry's attention, and show him where you stand. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- As he took a chair himself, he supplied the link that Mr. Lorry wanted, by saying to him with a frown, Witness at that trial. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Never mind about 'happening,' Mr. Lorry. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- It is Jarvis Lorry who has alighted and stands with his hand on the coach door, replying to a group of officials. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- In all other respects, however, he was so composedly himself, that Mr. Lorry determined to have the aid he sought. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Mr. Lorry nodded his consent. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Mr. Lorry came silently forward, leaving the daughter by the door. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- He recovered himself so quickly, however, that Mr. Lorry had doubts of his business eye. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Were you travelling alone, Mr. Lorry, or with any companion? Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- Mr. Lorry readily engaged for that, and the conference was ended. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- These are again the words of Jarvis Lorry, as he clasps his hands, and looks upward. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- He now stepped up to where Mr. Lorry and Mr. Darnay stood upon the pavement. Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- I am pretty well, I thank you, answered Mr. Lorry, with meekness; how are you? Charles Dickens. A Tale of Two Cities.
- The lodge-door was like a common garden-door; on one side of it were great closed gates for the ingress and egress of lorries and wagons. Elizabeth Cleghorn Gaskell. North and South.
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