flat·bed
ˈflat-ˌbed 
: having a horizontal bed on which the work rests
a flatbed printing press
a flatbed scanner
: a motortruck or trailer with a body in the form of a platform or shallow box
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Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
Authorities said Smith then fled on foot, stole a flatbed truck and drove to Albuquerque.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
Prices, of course, vary widely based on model and options selected, starting at US$6,900 for the base UTV flatbed, $7,000 for the SPV, and $9,000 for the PV.
—New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2025
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Adjective
The flatbed trailer, which was equipped with a GPS device, was reportedly found to be going 46 mph.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
Authorities said Smith then fled on foot, stole a flatbed truck and drove to Albuquerque.
—Lesley Cosme Torres, People.com, 22 Apr. 2025
Noun
The driver of the flatbed, a 24-year-old New York man, did not report any injuries.
—Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 22 Apr. 2025
Prices, of course, vary widely based on model and options selected, starting at US$6,900 for the base UTV flatbed, $7,000 for the SPV, and $9,000 for the PV.
—New Atlas, 14 Apr. 2025
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“Flatbed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flatbed. Accessed 23 May. 2025.
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flatbed
1 of 2 adjective
flat·bed
ˈflat-ˌbed
: having a horizontal bed on which material rests
a flatbed scanner
flatbed
2 of 2 noun
: a truck or trailer with a body in the form of a platform or shallow box
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