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Why are tractor trailer trucks called semis?

Tractor-trailer trucks are not commonly referred to as "semis." The term "semi-truck" or "semi" often refers to semi-trailer trucks, which consist of a tractor unit that pulls a semi-trailer. "Semi" in this context is short for "semi-trailer."
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