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Lifting and Moving Tools

33 Words

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1.
fork
lift
Noun

a powerful truck with forks at the front that is used to lift and move heavy materials, commonly found in places like warehouses and construction sites

The warehouse worker used the forklift to move large pallets of goods to the storage area.

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crane
2.
crane
Noun

a large, long-necked wading bird, typically found in marshes, wetlands, and plains worldwide

The sandhill crane migrated across the valley.

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hand truck
Noun

a manual device with a small platform and two handles, designed to transport and move heavy or bulky items by leveraging the user's strength and maneuverability

He used a hand truck to move the heavy boxes into the house.

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pallet jack
Noun

a manual or electric-powered device used for lifting and moving pallets or skids within warehouses or loading areas. It features forks that can be inserted under pallets to lift and transport them with ease

The warehouse workers used a pallet jack to move the heavy boxes to the shipping area.

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hoist
5.
hoist
Verb

to lift or raise an object, typically heavy or bulky, using ropes and pulleys

They hoisted the equipment to the top of the tower for the construction project.

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6.
come
a
long
Noun

a portable mechanical device used for pulling, tensioning, or lifting heavy loads

The workers used a come-along to pull the heavy steel beams into place.

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7.
chain block
Noun

a lifting device that uses a chain and pulley system to lift and lower heavy loads

The workers used a chain block to lift the heavy beam into place.

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8.
lifting strap
Noun

a strong and durable strap made of synthetic materials, such as nylon or polyester, that is designed for lifting and securing heavy objects

The workers used a lifting strap to move the heavy steel beams into place.

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9.
panel lifter
Noun

a specialized tool used for lifting and positioning large panels or sheets, such as drywall, plywood, or ceiling panels

The workers used a panel lifter to raise the large drywall sheets into position.

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jack
10.
jack
Noun
11.
toe jack
Noun

a specialized type of jack that is designed with a low-profile, flat base and a toe or foot-like attachment for fitting underneath heavy loads with limited clearance

The workers used a toe jack to lift the heavy machinery off the ground for maintenance.

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pry bar
Noun

a long, flat metal bar with a curved or angled end that is used for leverage and forceful prying

The carpenter used a pry bar to remove the old nails from the wooden beam.

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13.
scissor lift
Noun

a type of mobile elevated work platform that uses a scissor-like mechanism to raise and lower a platform for vertical access

The workers used a scissor lift to reach the top of the building and install the new windows.

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furniture dolly
Noun

a wheeled platform specifically designed to aid in the transportation and movement of heavy or bulky furniture items

We used a furniture dolly to move the heavy sofa from one room to another.

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suction lifter
Noun

a device equipped with a vacuum mechanism that creates suction, allowing it to securely grip onto smooth surfaces and lift objects with ease

The workers used a suction lifter to safely lift the large glass window into place.

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cherry picker
Noun

a type of elevated platform machinery that features a hydraulic or articulated arm with a platform at the end, enabling workers to access elevated areas for maintenance, construction, or other tasks

The technician used a cherry picker to access the power lines and perform the necessary repairs.

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conveyor belt
Noun

a continuous moving surface or strip, used for transporting objects from one part of a building to another, especially in a factory or an airport

The factory uses a conveyor belt to move packages from one station to the next.

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lifting clamp
Noun

a specialized device designed to securely grip and lift heavy objects, typically made of metal, by using mechanical or hydraulic force

The workers used a lifting clamp to safely move the large steel plates onto the truck.

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19.
hydraulic jack
Noun

a mechanical device that utilizes hydraulic pressure to lift heavy objects, typically consisting of a cylindrical body, a pumping mechanism, and a lifting plate or saddle

The mechanic used a hydraulic jack to lift the car so he could change the tire.

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beam trolley
Noun

a wheeled device designed to move along an overhead beam or track, typically used in industrial settings, to transport heavy loads horizontally with ease and precision

The workers used a beam trolley to move the steel beams across the factory floor.

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skid steer loader
Noun

a compact construction machine with a rigid frame and versatile attachments, used for various tasks such as digging, lifting, and grading in tight spaces

The contractor used a skid steer loader to move the heavy pile of dirt across the construction site.

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pallet inverter
Noun

a device used to rotate or invert pallets, facilitating the transfer of goods between pallets or the removal of a pallet without manual handling

The workers used a pallet inverter to switch the heavy boxes from one pallet to another.

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tugger cart
Noun

a wheeled cart or platform designed to be pulled or towed by a powered vehicle, such as a forklift or tugger, to transport materials, supplies, or products within a facility or warehouse, providing efficient and flexible material handling solutions

The warehouse uses a tugger cart to move heavy pallets between storage areas.

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beam lifter
Noun

a device used for lifting and moving heavy beams or structural elements in construction and industrial settings

The construction crew used the beam lifter to lift the steel beams into place for the building’s frame.

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jib crane
Noun

a horizontal arm mounted on a vertical support structure that rotates and lifts loads within a specific radius, commonly used in industrial and construction settings

The workers used the jib crane to lift the heavy steel beams into place.

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vacuum lifter
Noun

a device equipped with a vacuum mechanism that creates suction, allowing it to securely grip and lift objects with smooth surfaces, providing a safe and efficient method of vertical lifting and transportation

The workers used a vacuum lifter to move the large glass panels without leaving any marks.

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roll lifter
Noun

a device used to lift and transport rolls of materials, commonly found in industries like printing and packaging

The warehouse workers used a roll lifter to move the heavy paper rolls to the cutting machine.

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backhoe
28.
back
hoe
Noun

a versatile heavy equipment machine with a digging bucket on the rear and a loader bucket on the front, commonly used in construction and utility work

The construction crew used a backhoe to dig a trench for the new water pipes.

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material handling cart
Noun

a wheeled device designed to transport and move various types of materials or goods within a facility or workspace

The workers used a material handling cart to move the heavy boxes across the warehouse.

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pneumatic lift table
Noun

a mechanical device equipped with a pneumatic system that uses compressed air to raise and lower a platform, providing an adjustable and convenient surface for lifting and positioning heavy objects or materials to desired heights

A pneumatic lift table makes it much easier to load and unload items onto conveyor belts.

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wheelbarrow
31.
wheel
ba
rrow
Noun

an object with two handles and one wheel, used for carrying things

He filled the wheelbarrow with soil for the garden.

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electric wheelbarrow
Noun

a motorized vehicle with a powered wheel, designed to assist in transporting heavy loads with reduced manual effort and increased convenience

He decided to rent an electric wheelbarrow for the farm to help carry heavy sacks of feed across the property.

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two-wheeled wheelbarrow
Noun

a type of wheelbarrow that features two wheels at the front, providing increased stability, balance, and ease of maneuverability while carrying loads

We decided to buy a two-wheeled wheelbarrow because it would be more stable for moving large rocks.

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