noun
Meaning 1
A vehicle for collecting refuse.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Ireland, UK
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
dustcart
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noun
Meaning 2
a truck for collecting domestic refuse
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Examples
- in Britain a garbage truck is called a dustcart
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: garbage truck
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: truck, motortruck
History
Etymology
From dust + cart.