hydraulic lift
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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US investigators say it has reinforced walls, rail and ventilation systems, an electricity supply, and was accessed using a hydraulic lift.
From Barron's ● Jun. 2, 2026
Abu Ali's trailer did not have a hydraulic lift to tip and dump his load.
From BBC ● May 7, 2025
It added that police officers noticed a hydraulic lift was being operated at the gate and they kept the protesters from scaling the landmark building.
From Reuters ● Sep. 17, 2023
A hydraulic lift was used to lower him into a special wheelchair so he could be moved into the hallway or activities room.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 1, 2019
Part of the floor slid back and the entire pool table disappeared into it, carried down by a hydraulic lift.
From "Stormbreaker" by Anthony Horowitz
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