forklift
noun/ˈfɔrkˌlɪft/
Frequency rank: #14,734 most common English word
Meaning
A powered industrial truck with two metal prongs at the front, used to lift and move heavy loads.
Example sentence
The warehouse worker used forklift to move heavy pallets across the floor.
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