ladder truck
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ladder truck
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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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
The company sold every type of pumper, engine and ladder truck.
From Washington Post • Feb. 3, 2022
Police were able to locate and follow the ladder truck by using its GPS equipment.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 21, 2021
Authorities later removed them with the help of a fire department ladder truck, according to video posted on the group’s German Facebook page.
From Washington Times • Nov. 26, 2021
It reappeared later, however, but was brought in by the engine house dog, after having been run over by the Chief's machine, two engines and a ladder truck.
From More Tish by Rinehart, Mary Roberts
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