Meaning of the word "articulated lorry" in English

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articulated lorry

US /ɑːrˈtɪkjəˌleɪtɪd ˈlɔːri/
UK /ɑːˈtɪkjʊleɪtɪd ˈlɒri/

Noun

a large truck consisting of a tractor unit and a detachable trailer, used for transporting goods

Example:
The articulated lorry struggled to make the tight turn on the narrow road.
Goods are often transported across countries by articulated lorries.