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articulated lorry (chiefly British) a very large truck, consisting of a cab and freight-hauling trailer, that carries goods over long distances; tractor-trailer; semi.
cat2 (informal) a vehicle with moving treads, esp. a Caterpillar tractor.
caterpillar (cap.) trademark for a machine propelled by wheels moving within circular tracks mounted on its sides, such as a tractor or tank. [1/2 definitions]
fifth wheel a coupling structure, consisting of two rotating disks placed on the front axle of a cart or carriage, that supports the body while allowing it to turn, or a similar structure that acts as a coupling between the cab and trailer on a tractor-trailer. [1/2 definitions]
juggernaut (chiefly British) a very large truck, consisting of a cab and freight-hauling trailer, that carries goods over long distances; tractor-trailer; semi. [1/2 definitions]
plough a heavy farm tool that has a wide blade and is pulled by a tractor or strong animal. Ploughs are used for turning over and cutting through soil.
plow a heavy farm tool that has a broad blade, is drawn by a tractor or animals, and is used for turning and cultivating the soil. [1/11 definitions]
semi (informal) a tractor-trailer truck; semitrailer.
semitrailer a freight-hauling trailer that is supported at the front by the tractor cab that pulls it.
tractor-trailer a truck tractor to which a trailer or semitrailer is attached.