LKW, Abk. für Lastkraftwagen.
A wheeled vehicle for moving heavy articles: as a strong horse-drawn or automotive vehicle (as a pickup) for hauling; a small barrow consisting of a rectangular frame having at one end a pair of handles and at the other end a pair of small heavy wheels and a projecting edge to slide under a load — called also hand truck; a small heavy rectangular frame supported on four wheels for moving heavy objects; a small flat-topped car pushed or pulled by hand; a shelved stand mounted on casters; an automotive vehicle with a short chassis equipped with a swivel for attaching a trailer and used especially for the highway hauling of freight; also; a truck with attached trailer.