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hand truck

noun

Definition of hand truck

as in tram

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Recent Examples of hand truck John Irving, a lawyer representing one of the two employees who moved the boxes, said the worker did not know what was in them and was only trying to help Trump valet Walt Nauta, who was using a dolly or hand truck to move a number of boxes. — BostonGlobe.com, 25 May 2023 The back doors roll up, and a crew of delivery workers begins sorting and stacking hundreds of boxes and pouches onto rolling dollies and hand trucks. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 12 May 2023 Note that the top platform fits to the curving back of the hand truck by means of two quick cuts at 45-degrees that remove the back corners of the platform. — Roy Berendsohn, Popular Mechanics, 6 Feb. 2023 There are different types of dollies, including one designed for moving appliances; a hand truck made for moving boxes; and a flat floor dolly made for moving furniture. — Laura Daily, Washington Post, 2 Aug. 2022 See All Example Sentences for hand truck

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Noun

The mayor also said there was a strike next to an underground station and pictures posted on unofficial Telegram channels showed damage at a station and to a tram.

— Reuters, NBC news, 26 Oct. 2026
The connector, which will eventually replace the tram, is a quarter-mile long and will feature moving sidewalks and escalators.

— Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of tram

Noun

And diesel fuel that powers the trucks delivering most groceries and department store goods to Connecticut hit an all-time high in late September.

— Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 29 Oct. 2026
Earlier this month, suspects stole more than $40,000 worth of beef from a truck in Northeast Philadelphia.

— ABC News, ABC News, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of truck

Noun

Diane was a blender of hair and plaid, while Aurora moved solidly, pushing a wheelbarrow.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 18 Sep. 2026
How to protect yourself from mosquitoes Residents are advised to remove standing water from gutters, planters, toys, wheelbarrows and old tires at least once a week.

— CBS News Atlanta Digital Team, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of wheelbarrow

Noun

Even more exciting is that the shop’s latest build will be available as either a sedan or an Avant wagon.

— Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2026
Scottie holds up the cigar, which Hewitt moves to take, while Davidson braces the rear of the Radio Flyer wagon to keep Scottie steady.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 1 Nov. 2026

Definition of wagon

Noun

He was evaluated by medical personnel before being strapped to a board and carefully lifted onto the cart to a round of applause.

— CBS News, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026
On the final day of the journey, Bushby pushed his cart toward a hero’s welcome at City Hall before setting off for the last stretch to see his mother.

— ABC News, ABC News, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of cart

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