noun
General Slang
trucks
TRUKS · noun · informal
The metal axle assemblies that hold the wheels and let you turn.
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The two T-shaped metal components mounted under the deck that hold the wheels, allow turning, and are the part you grind on.
“He tightened his trucks so he wouldn't get wheel bite.”
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trucks In A Sentence
He tightened his trucks so he wouldn't get wheel bite.
Origin & Usage
From 'truck' in the sense of a wheeled undercarriage; core skateboard hardware.
Variants
truck
People Also Ask
What are trucks on a skateboard?
They're the two T-shaped metal assemblies under the deck that hold the wheels, allow turning, and are the part you grind on.
How do trucks affect turning?
Looser trucks turn more easily, while tighter trucks are more stable and help avoid wheel bite.
Do you grind on the trucks?
Yes; grinds are performed by sliding along an edge on the metal trucks.
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