ladder truck

American  

[lad-er truhk] / ˈlæd ər ˌtrʌk /

noun

1. a vehicle, usually a tractor-trailer, equipped for firefighting and fitted with long, often hydraulic, extensible ladders and other equipment.

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Etymology

Origin of ladder truck

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

With the roof alight and at risk of collapse, firefighters needed to work almost entirely from ladder trucks.

From The Wall Street Journal

Known internally as 200 Series engines, they are identical to other engines and usually paired with hook and ladder trucks, which do not carry water.

From Los Angeles Times

Known internally as 200 Series engines, they are identical to other engines and placed around the city, usually paired with hook and ladder trucks, which do not carry water.

From Los Angeles Times

The developers have also agreed to provide funding for an aerial ladder truck for the Yucaipa Fire Department, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Fire ladder trucks hoisted American flags along the route.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• fire engine