A tipper lorry, also known as a dump truck or dumper, is a heavy-duty vehicle designed to transport and unload materials such as gravel, sand, and rocks. Synonyms for the word "tipper lorry" include dump truck, tipper truck, and skip loader. Dump trucks are commonly used in construction, mining, and quarrying industries to move large quantities of materials quickly and efficiently. The term "tipper" refers to the hydraulic mechanism that lifts the truck's bed, allowing it to dump its contents at a designated location. Some other synonyms for the word "tipper lorry" are dumper truck, tipping truck, and articulated tipper.