bucket ladder
Britishnoun
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A woman inside made her way to a window and was helped out of the building in a bucket ladder, and officials announced that other people were missing.
From New York Times ● Jun. 7, 2023
The bucket ladder, which weighs over 100 tons, exclusive of dredgings, is raised and lowered by a set of independent engines.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" by Various
The bucket ladder is fitted with buffer springs at its upper end to lessen the shock when working in a seaway.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" by Various
The bucket ladder works through the well in the stern and weighs with buckets 120 tons.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" by Various
The fan of the centrifugal pump was 5.25 ft. diameter, and was driven by the motor of the bucket ladder.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 7 "Drama" to "Dublin" by Various
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