ladder truck
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ladder truck
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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At 8:35 p.m., after a dispatcher asked whether they wanted a ladder truck or the police, officials responded that they would force entry and requested help from D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
The developers have also agreed to provide funding for an aerial ladder truck for the Yucaipa Fire Department, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2024
The $1.4 million ladder truck was damaged in the crash on Interstate 680.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 8, 2023
The company sold every type of pumper, engine and ladder truck.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2022
Behind it came a hook and ladder truck.
From The Girl Aviators' Motor Butterfly by Burnham, Margaret
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