noun
forklift
FAWRK-lihft
Forklift (noun) means a small vehicle with two prongs at the front used to lift and move heavy loads. Example: “The warehouse worker used a forklift to stack the pallets.”
noun
1
A small vehicle with two prongs at the front used to lift and move heavy loads.
"The warehouse worker used a forklift to stack the pallets."
verb
1
To move something using a forklift.
"They forklifted the crates onto the truck."
How to use forklift
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA vehicle used in warehouses and factories to lift and carry heavy pallets and crates.
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Word forms
- Plural
- forklifts
- Third person singular
- forklifts
- Past tense
- forklifted
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Etymology
From fork + lift.
Frequently asked questions
What does “forklift” mean?
The word “forklift” means a small vehicle with two prongs at the front used to lift and move heavy loads. In plain terms, a vehicle used in warehouses and factories to lift and carry heavy pallets and crates.
How do you pronounce “forklift”?
“Forklift” is pronounced FAWRK-lihft (/ˈfɔɹklɪft/ in IPA).
How do you use “forklift” in a sentence?
Here is “forklift” used in a sentence: “The warehouse worker used a forklift to stack the pallets.”
What part of speech is “forklift”?
Depending on how it is used, “forklift” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “forklift” have?
“Forklift” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a small vehicle with two prongs at the front used to lift and move heavy loads.
