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Old 10-13-2004, 05:39 AM   #4 (permalink)
Rodney
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Actually, "semi" is short for semi-trailer truck. A truck that tows a semi-trailer which, as maleficent says, has only rear wheels and is supported by in front by the towing vehicle, known as the tractor. For more than you ever want to know:

http://www.wordiq.com/definition/Tractor_trailer
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