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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.

Example Sentences

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And someone on a hydraulic lift double-checks each hanging fixture.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 8, 2024

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

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

Nelson told police Crawford went into the shop area and lowered the Monte Carlo from a hydraulic lift.

From Seattle Times • 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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