forklift

[US]/'fɔːklɪft/
[UK]/'fɔrk,lɪft/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. a vehicle with a pronged device in front for lifting and carrying heavy loads; a machine with a pronged device for lifting and lowering

Phrases & Collocations

forklift operator

forklift truck

forklift license

Example Sentences

a forklift truck with a fail-safe device.

he eyed the blocks of compacted garbage being forklifted on to a trailer.

The forklift operator carefully lifted the heavy pallet.

The warehouse uses forklifts to move large boxes.

He received training on how to operate a forklift safely.

The forklift driver efficiently stacked the pallets in the storage area.

A forklift is essential for transporting heavy loads in a warehouse.

The forklift's hydraulic system allows for easy lifting and lowering of loads.

The forklift battery needs to be charged overnight to ensure it is ready for the next day.

The forklift driver wore a safety helmet and reflective vest while operating the vehicle.

The forklift overturned when the load was unbalanced.

The forklift manufacturer offers training programs for new operators.

Real-world Examples

500 pounds? What am I, a forklift?

Source: Modern Family - Season 01

There are plenty of gay forklift drivers.

Source: Modern Family - Season 08

You've got a lot of forklifts running back and forth.

Source: A Small Story, A Great Documentary

So maybe you operate a forklift, or maybe you operate heavy machinery or some other type of, you know, device.

Source: Engvid Super Teacher Selection

You mean a forklift? Howie... I'm sorry. I just can't deal with this right now.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 7

That's for people who are...who are about to use heavy machinery. You don't plan on operating a forklift tonight, do you?

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 2

It's a forklift truck. It's a forklift truck.

Source: Steve and Maggie take you through Halloween.

And he would need a forklift to maneuver through my tonnage of emotional debris.

Source: Pretty Little Liars Season 2

Look, look, look. It's a forklift truck.

Source: Steve and Maggie take you through Halloween.

My dream when I started Amazon was that one day, we might be able to afford a forklift.

Source: Complete English Speech Collection

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