ladder truck
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ladder truck
An Americanism dating back to 1885–90
Example Sentences
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The $1.4 million ladder truck was damaged in the crash on Interstate 680.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 8, 2023
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
This was the sight of a long fire ladder truck turning short and sharp around corners because of both front and rear trucks being movable.
From The White Crystals Being an Account of the Adventures of Two Boys by Garis, Howard Roger
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