pallet truck

noun

A manually operated device for lifting and moving pallets.

Meanings

nounpallet truck (plural pallet trucks)

plural pallet trucks

  1. A manually operated device for lifting and moving pallets.

    Three pairs of double doors are provided on each side, wide enough to take pallet trucks, and strengthened floors to allow the trucks to manoeuvre inside the vehicle.

    1959 November, “Talking of Trains: S.R. Motor Luggage Vans”, in Trains Illustrated, page 523

    Synonyms: pallet jack, pump truck

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA manually operated device for lifting and moving pallets.

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