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Etymology of the word "truck" probably comes from a shortening of the word "truckle". Truckle is related to the Latin word trochus, which means "iron hoop" or "wheel". Since the axles on skates were originally small, iron wheels, that is probably why they are called trucks.
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∙ 11y ago
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∙ 9y agoPrimarily trucks are axles to mount your wheels . . they are also giving the rider the ability to steer and add ground clearence as needed for the type of skating that is done..
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What are good trucks for skating that are around 20 dollars?
Thunders are good Independent trucks are good but are very heavy i don't think thunders have 20 dollar trucks and i wouldn't want heavy trucks
What is the name where people do skating on ice?
Ice skating, or if you do competitive skating it is called figure skating.
What is a group of trucks called?
A group of trucks is called a fleet. Trucks that have formed a group while traveling on a highway are called a convoy.
What are good skateboarding trucks?
THEEVE trucks ive been skating em for a year they are the best
Figure skating movies online?
one of the most recent figure skating movies is called Ice Princess. There is also a movie called Go Figure about figure skating and hockey.
Is going ice skating used as a reference to drugs?
using meth is now called skating
England trucks are called?
Just trucks. The is no different name.
What do you call a fleet of trucks?
A fleet of trucks is called a convoy.
What kind of equipment do you need for figure skating?
Skates. That's why it's called figure skating. What did you expect?
What is a skating competition called?
Skateparks and you can visit a few of them. The best are in New york!!
What is a roller skating waitress called?
rollertress carhop
What are England's trucks called?
A lorry.
