English Explanatory Dictionary

lowboy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A low chest of drawers.
  2. A semi-trailer designed for hauling vehicles and other mobile equipment, with two drops in deck height: one right after the gooseneck and one right before the wheels; so named because the trailer's main deck is situated close to the ground for easy loading and unloading of vehicles and equipment.
  3. A precursor to the hi-hat drum, with a pair of cymbals low to the ground that are struck with a foot pedal.

Pronunciation

/ˈləʊbɔɪ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-lowboy.wav

Word forms

lowboy lowboys low-boy

Etymology

Possibly from low + French bois (“wood”).

Synonyms

float low loader
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