ladder truck
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ladder truck
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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At 8:35 p.m., after a dispatcher asked whether they wanted a ladder truck or the police, officials responded that they would force entry and requested help from D.C.’s Metropolitan Police Department.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 12, 2026
The developers have also agreed to provide funding for an aerial ladder truck for the Yucaipa Fire Department, he said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 14, 2024
It will have four bays for a fire engine, ladder truck, medic unit and aid unit, with additional space for a Health One SUV.
From Seattle Times ● Feb. 5, 2024
The company sold every type of pumper, engine and ladder truck.
From Washington Post ● Feb. 3, 2022
The section may have a manual engine, a steamer and a ladder truck at its disposal, and may turn out with either.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 10, Slice 4 "Finland" to "Fleury, Andre" by Various
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