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
A ladder truck hoisted a crew to check out the roof as a small group of fans in Arizona gear looked on.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 5, 2022
Police were able to locate and follow the ladder truck by using its GPS equipment.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2021
News of Panther's plight reached Aurora council member Curtis Gardner, and city officials dispatched a ladder truck Friday, after which firefighters rescued the cat.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 11, 2021
Behind it came a hook and ladder truck.
From The Girl Aviators' Motor Butterfly by Margaret Burnham
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