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low-loader

British

noun

a road or rail vehicle for heavy loads with a low platform for ease of access

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Low-loader lorries flying the Egyptian flag transported bulldozers and mechanical diggers into Gaza, accompanied by tipper trucks sounding their horns and flashing their lights, en route to an Egyptian aid committee based in Al Zawayda.

From Barron's

On 7 February, Cleary drove a low-loader truck with a white van on the back to an estate in Skelmersdale a few minutes away from the gym.

From BBC

The prosecution claims the van had been transported there on a low-loader truck driven by Mr Cleary, who left it there for Mr Morgan to collect.

From BBC

The additional cost of renting the low-loader lorry and servicing the van will need to be assessed before the business can put in a final claim, Mr Davies added.

From BBC

A low-loader transporter has been hired to transfer the pandas from the zoo to Edinburgh Airport.

From BBC

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