truck and trailer

noun

The situation where the ball carrier leaves a maul and is followed by teammates.

Meanings

noun
  1. ball gamesThe situation where the ball carrier leaves a maul and is followed by teammates.
  2. roller derbyThe situation where one player skates directly behind a teammate and holds onto their hips in order to pivot.
  3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see truck, and, trailer: especially, a tractor-trailer.

Synonyms & antonyms

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APA

truck and trailer. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 5, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/truck%20and%20trailer

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“truck and trailer.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/truck%20and%20trailer. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “truck and trailer,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/truck%20and%20trailer.

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