nutting truck

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A flat cart with four wheels, one in the center or corner of each side, upon which trays of mail may be stacked for transport.

Pronunciation

/ˈnʌtɪŋ ˌtɹʌk/ [ˈnʌɾɪŋ ˌtɹʌk]

Word forms

nutting truck nutting trucks

Etymology

So named because they were originally manufactured by the Nutting Truck Company, founded by Elijah Nutting.

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