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Specialized Vehicles Vocabulary - Crane Truck

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Specialized Vehicles Vocabulary
port
port
[noun]

a place of shelter for ships

Ex: The fishermen tied their boats securely in the port before heading home. 
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safety feature

a designed element, tool, or system incorporated into a product, equipment, or environment to protect users, prevent accidents, and ensure safe operation

Ex: The car's safety features include airbags and anti-lock brakes. 
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steady
steady
[Adjective]

not subject to significant change or decline

Ex: The stock price has been steady this month. 
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support
support
[noun]

a structural element that provides stability, holds up a load, or serves as a foundation for a building, object, or system

Ex: The bridge's support beams ensure its stability under heavy traffic. 
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outrigger
outrigger
[noun]

a support leg that extends outward from a crane to stabilize it and prevent tipping during lifting operations

Ex: The crane operator extended the outriggers before lifting the beam. 
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to spread out

to extend in various directions from a central point

Ex: The flower's petals spread out in a radial pattern, creating a stunning display of colors in the garden. 
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to balance

to keep something in a stable and even position, typically by adjusting or redistributing weight

Ex: She managed to balance the tray of drinks as she walked across the room. 
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weight
weight
[noun]

the heaviness of something or someone, which can be measured

Ex: The weight of the bag is 10 kilograms. 
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to weigh
to weigh
[Verb]

to have a particular weight

Ex: The package weighs about five kilograms. 
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crane
crane
[noun]

a very large tall machine used for lifting heavy objects

Ex: The construction site buzzed with activity as the crane lifted steel beams into place for the new skyscraper. 
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vehicle
vehicle
[noun]

a means of transportation used to carry people or goods from one place to another, typically on roads or tracks

Ex: Cars, buses, and trucks are all types of vehicles. 
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to lift
to lift
[Verb]

to move a thing from a lower position or level to a higher one

Ex: Every morning, she lifts weights at the gym for strength training. 
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construction

the process of building or creating something, such as structures, machines, or infrastructure

Ex: The construction of the new hospital is ahead of schedule. 
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steel
steel
[noun]

a type of hard metal that is made of a mixture of iron and carbon, used in construction of buildings, vehicles, etc.

Ex: The skyscraper's framework was constructed with high-quality steel. 
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beam
beam
[noun]

a long, thick piece of wood, metal, or concrete used to support weight in a building or structure

Ex: The roof is supported by heavy wooden beams. 
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pipe
pipe
[noun]

a cylindrical hollow tube or conduit typically made of metal, plastic, or other materials, used for the transportation of fluids, gases, or other substances from one place to another

Ex: The plumber installed a new pipe to ensure the water flowed smoothly. 
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truck
truck
[noun]

a large motor vehicle designed to carry goods or heavy loads by road

Ex: A delivery truck stopped outside Sarah's apartment building. 
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to attach
to attach
[Verb]

to physically connect or fasten something to another thing

Ex: The artist has attached the canvas to the easel for painting. 
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all over the (world|globe)

in every part of the world

Ex: The brand is recognized all over the world. 
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arm
arm
[noun]

a projecting structure or extension that resembles a limb in shape or function, often used for support, movement, or connection

Ex: The arm of the record player holds the needle in place. 
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boom
boom
[noun]

a long movable pole used to hold a microphone above performers during filming or broadcasting

Ex: The sound technician held the boom just above the actors' heads. 
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object
object
[noun]

a non-living thing that one can touch or see

Ex: The sculpture in the museum is an ancient object made of marble. 
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direction
direction
[noun]

the position that someone or something faces, points, or moves toward

Ex: She looked in the direction of the sound, curious about what was happening nearby. 
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hook
hook
[noun]

a curved or bent implement for suspending, catching, or pulling objects

Ex: Emma hung her coat on a brass hook by the door. 
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cable
cable
[noun]

a thick, strong rope made from twisted wire, fiber, or similar material

Ex: The bridge is supported by massive steel cables. 
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light
light
[Adjective]

having very little weight and easy to move or pick up

Ex: He carried a light backpack filled with his school supplies. 
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container
container
[noun]

a large standardized metal box used for transporting goods by ship, train, or truck

Ex: The crane lifted the container onto the ship. 
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