Hgv

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Initialism of heavy goods vehicle (“a lorry/truck weighing more than 3.5 tons”). UK, abbreviation, alt-of, initialism

    "The unnamed driver appeared before the South East Traffic Commissioner in late November, to receive a six-month HGV driving ban. It followed an earlier court appearance when he was fined a means-tested £715 and given six points on his driving licence for driving without due care and attention."

  2. 2
    Initialism of hypersonic glide vehicle. abbreviation, alt-of, initialism
  3. 3
    Abbreviation of hepatitis G virus. abbreviation, alt-of, rare

Synonyms

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heavy goods vehicleheavy goods vehicle

Example

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"In Britain, an HGV is called a lorry."

Etymology

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Related phrases

gbv chypersonic strike vehicle

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