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hydraulic lift

American  

noun

  1. an elevator operated by fluid pressure, especially one used for raising automobiles in service stations and garages.


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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

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

In 1995 Ms. Asanaki fell 15 feet during a show in Dortmund, Germany, after a hydraulic lift she was perched on broke.

From New York Times • Feb. 5, 2021

That triggered the confrontation, during which Crawford managed to forcefully remove his car which was placed on a hydraulic lift.

From BBC • Dec. 15, 2016

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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