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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

“I have a little baby hydraulic lift on this tour,” she said.

From New York Times • Mar. 20, 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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