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Architecture and Construction - Lifting and Moving Tools

Here you will learn some English words related to lifting and moving tools such as "crane", "forklift", and "hoist".

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forklift

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

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crane

a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

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hand truck

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

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pallet jack

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

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hoist

a mechanical device used for lifting and lowering heavy objects or materials vertically

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come-along

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

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chain block

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

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lifting strap

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

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panel lifter

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

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jack

a mechanical device for lifting heavy objects or vehicles

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toe jack

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

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pry bar

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

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scissor lift

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

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furniture dolly

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

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suction lifter

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

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cherry picker

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

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conveyor belt

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

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lifting clamp

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

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hydraulic jack

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

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beam trolley

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

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skid steer loader

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

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pallet inverter

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

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tugger cart

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

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beam lifter

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

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jib crane

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

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vacuum lifter

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

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roll lifter

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

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backhoe

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

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material handling cart

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

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pneumatic lift table

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

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wheelbarrow

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

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electric wheelbarrow

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

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two-wheeled wheelbarrow

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

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