lowry
word
Definition
A low, flat wagon or open vehicle used for carrying goods, especially at docks or in warehouses.
Usage & Nuances
Very uncommon in modern English; mostly found in older British usage or historical/industrial contexts. Do not confuse with 'lorry' (common British English for 'truck'), which is a different word. Not used as a verb. Sometimes used as a surname (e.g. L.S. Lowry, the artist), but that is unrelated.
Example Sentences
The workers loaded crates onto the lowry at the dock.
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A lowry is used to move goods inside the warehouse.
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The old lowry was parked next to the loading bay.
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They transferred heavy machinery with a lowry because it was faster than using a forklift.
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Have you ever seen a lowry? They're pretty rare these days.
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Back then, every factory had a lowry to carry supplies around.
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