forklift
word
Definition
A forklift is a vehicle with two long metal arms that can lift and move heavy objects, often used in warehouses and factories.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as a noun. Common collocations: 'drive a forklift', 'operate a forklift', 'forklift operator'. Always refers to the industrial vehicle, not a tool.
Spanish: montacargas - carretilla elevadoraPortuguese (BR): empilhadeiraPortuguese (PT): empilhadoraChinese (Simplified): 叉车Chinese (Traditional): 叉車Hindi: फॉर्कलिफ्ट (फर्कलिफ्ट)Arabic: رافعة شوكيةBengali: ফর্কলিফ্ট - মালবাহী গাড়িRussian: погрузчик - вилочный погрузчикJapanese: フォークリフトVietnamese: xe nâng hàng - xe nângKorean: 지게차Turkish: forklift - forklift aracıUrdu: فورک لفٹIndonesian: forklift - truk forklift
Example Sentences
He learned to drive a forklift at his new job.
basic
The boxes were moved by a forklift.
basic
You must wear a helmet when using a forklift.
basic
Can you grab that pallet with the forklift?
natural
The forklift broke down in the middle of the warehouse yesterday.
natural
We can finish faster if someone helps out on the forklift.
natural