gritting lorry

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A vehicle that spreads grit or salt on roads to prevent or remove ice.

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  • The council sent out a gritting lorry to clear the icy roads.
  • On cold mornings, the gritting lorry is out early.
  • I got stuck behind a slow-moving gritting lorry on my way to work.
  • A gritting lorry spread salt on the roads last night.
  • A gritting lorry passed by, spraying salt on the frozen tarmac.
  • We saw a gritting lorry working near the roundabout.
  • We saw the orange flashing lights of a gritting lorry in the distance.
  • The council dispatched a gritting lorry to prevent ice.
  • Every winter, the local authority maintains a fleet of gritting lorries.
  • Drivers rely on the gritting lorry to make roads safe.
  • The noise of the gritting lorry woke me up in the middle of the night.
  • Without the gritting lorry, travel would be impossible in winter.
  • Drivers are advised to keep a safe distance from the gritting lorry.
  • The sound of the gritting lorry often wakes me up during snowy periods.
  • The gritting lorry had trouble navigating the narrow, snowy lane.
  • There was an accident after the gritting lorry broke down.
  • Without the gritting lorry, the highway would be too dangerous to drive on.
  • Local residents appreciate the work of the gritting lorry crews.
  • The gritting lorry driver worked all night to keep the main routes open.
  • The severe frost meant the gritting lorry had to make multiple passes.