lift truck
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of lift truck
First recorded in 1960–65
Example Sentences
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Secretary of State John Kerry departed for Vienna on Friday, boarding his aircraft from Joint Base Andrews, a military base outside of Washington, with a mechanical lift truck because of his broken leg.
From Reuters ● Jun. 26, 2015
Earlier this year, Shandong Heavy Industry Group agreed to buy a quarter stake in Germany's Kion Group KIONG.UL, giving China access to industrial technology from the world's number two fork lift truck maker.
From Reuters ● Dec. 9, 2012
The lift truck driver was swinging a thick outer door shut when something flew in through the entrance and struck against the far wall.
From Deathworld by Dongen, H. R. van
Long, impatient minutes passed before a lift truck appeared driven by a Pyrran.
From Deathworld by Dongen, H. R. van
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