landing gear v. phr.— «He plugs the air line, emergency line and electrical cables from the cab to the trailer, cranks up the “landing gear” that keeps the trailer moored to the ground, rechecks tags to make sure he’s got the...
This week’s “Slang This!” contestant learns the difference between a trailer queen and soup spitter. This is part of a complete episode.
red-band trailer n.— «More uncensored versions, referred to as “red-band” trailers, are popping up on the Internet, with studios using them as a marketing tool to reach older audiences not as likely to be offended by super...
hootin nanny n.— «For 10 glorious days every year, the Great State Fair of Oklahoma rolls into town. Like moths to a flame, people from every town and every trailer park across the state are drawn to the capitol for what some people refer...
trailer queen n.— «In subsequent years, Vandervort had a team of mechanics completely restore the car. Last year Vandervort won first place in his class at Concours d’Elegance and will be showing the car—affectionately called a “trailer...
dually n.— «It’s rated at 10,000-pounds towing capacity—a small house or a big trailer—and that goes up to 11,900 if you buy the dually.» —“Dodge’s Diesel Pickup A Worker” by Paul...