hook and ladder
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of hook and ladder
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35
Example Sentences
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Known internally as 200 Series engines, they are identical to other engines and usually paired with hook and ladder trucks, which do not carry water.
From Los Angeles Times
Known internally as 200 Series engines, they are identical to other engines and placed around the city, usually paired with hook and ladder trucks, which do not carry water.
From Los Angeles Times
A couple of weekends ago, I was at the Magnuson Park off-leash area, and a huge hook and ladder rig appeared and drove down a narrow alleyway full of parked cars on both sides.
From Seattle Times
The hook and ladder resulted in a touchdown.
From Los Angeles Times
“Prices have gone up significantly,” John Mohlenhoff, secretary of the hook and ladder company for the Huntington fire department, told the newspaper.
From Seattle Times
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