Glossary
- Gears – Parts of a machine (such as a truck) that control speed and movement.
- Labourer – A person who does physical work, usually outdoors or in construction.
- Rig – A large truck used for transporting goods.
- Stereotype – A common but often incorrect belief about a group of people.
- Freckles – Small brown spots on the skin, often from sun exposure.
- Hauling – Transporting heavy loads from one place to another.
- Flammable – Something that can catch fire easily.
- Fertilizer – A substance added to soil to help plants grow.
- Inspection – A careful check to ensure something is safe or working properly.
- Misaligned – Not positioned correctly; out of place.
- Wrench – A tool used to turn bolts and fix machinery.
- Faulty – Not working properly; broken or defective.
- Motorist – A person who drives a car.
- Come to terms with – To accept something difficult or challenging.
- Underestimate – To think that someone or something is less capable than they really are.
- Reunion – A meeting of people who have not seen each other for a long time.
- Greased – Covered with oil to make something run smoothly.
- Crowbar – A strong metal tool used to lift or pry things apart.
- Labours – Works hard, especially in a physically demanding way.
- Scenery – The natural features of an area, such as mountains, trees, and rivers.
- Gruelling – Extremely tiring and difficult.
- Scruffy – Messy, unclean, or untidy in appearance.
- Myth – A false belief or idea.
- Resemble – To look like or be similar to something else.
- Mist – A light fog that makes it hard to see clearly.
- Paved (the road to freedom) – A metaphor meaning to create an opportunity or make progress toward something.
- Concessions – Small compromises or allowances made to satisfy a situation.
- Molten – Melted by heat (e.g., molten sulphur is a dangerous, liquid form of sulphur).
- Axles – The parts of a vehicle that connect the wheels and help it move.
- Endangers – Puts someone or something at risk of harm.
- Handful – A small number or amount of something.
- High beams – The bright headlights of a vehicle used for night driving.
- Interference – An action that disrupts or affects a situation.
- Lumberjack shirt – A checkered or plaid flannel shirt, often worn by workers.
- Perseverance – Continued effort despite difficulties or obstacles.
- Unwavering – Strong, steady, and not changing.
- Visualize – To imagine or picture something in the mind.
- Sinking glow – A poetic way of describing the sun setting on the horizon.
- Snort (of the truck) – A metaphor describing the loud noise a truck makes, similar to an animal's sound.
- Mechanical dragons – A metaphor comparing large trucks to powerful creatures.
- Gathering mist – A poetic phrase describing mist that is slowly increasing in the air.
- Jam (valve is jammed) – When something is stuck and won’t move or open.
- Steam hose – A pipe that sprays hot steam, used to melt frozen substances.
- Gruelling schedules – Extremely exhausting or demanding work routines.
- Drastically – In an extreme or sudden way.
- Cab (of a truck) – The front section of a truck where the driver sits.
- Rowdy – Loud, wild, or disorderly behavior.
- Overcome (a barrier) – To successfully deal with or defeat a difficulty.