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

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

To move something using a forklift.

"They forklifted the crates onto the truck."

How to use forklift

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA vehicle used in warehouses and factories to lift and carry heavy pallets and crates.

Word forms

forklifted past tense, forklifts plural, forklifts singular

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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.