Definitions for: Semi


[n] a trailer having wheels only in the rear; the front is supported by the towing vehicle
[n] a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together
[n] one of the two competitions in the next to the last round of an elimination tournament



Webster (1913) Definition: Sem"i- [L. semi; akin to Gr. ???, Skr. s[=a]mi-, AS.
s[=a]m-, and prob. to E. same, from the division into two
parts of the same size. Cf. Hemi-, Sandelend.]
A prefix signifying half, and sometimes partly or
imperfectly; as, semiannual, half yearly; semitransparent,
imperfectly transparent.

Note: The prefix semi is joined to another word either with
the hyphen or without it. In this book the hyphen is
omitted except before a capital letter; as, semiacid,
semiaquatic, semi-Arian, semiaxis, semicalcareous.

Synonyms: semifinal, semitrailer

See Also: articulated lorry, elimination tournament, match, motortruck, rig, semi, tandem trailer, tractor trailer, trailer, trailer truck, truck, trucking rig

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