hand truck

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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 The hand truck cart has room for a circular saw, an impact driver, fasteners, accessories, a nail apron and hammer. 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
  • Solo Ball landed a second tram spot for the second year in a row, while Braylon Mullins was unanimously selected to the freshman team.
    Joe Arruda, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2026
  • To reach the structure, visitors had to climb a long set of stairs or ride a private tram up the slope.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Diners are greeted by marigold garlands, murals reminiscent of South Asian truck art, and a playlist that’s a rotation of '80s Bollywood hits.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Mar. 2026
  • The fuel is used by trucks and freight trains that transport goods to market.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Public Hazard Two men push a wheelbarrow through Old Havana on March 9 as others go about their daily lives, navigating streets blocked by piles of trash that create unsafe, unsanitary conditions and disrupt traffic.
    Thomas E. Franklin, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Using a dual-tire wheelbarrow can help move yard supplies and debris more efficiently.
    Campbell Vaughn, USA Today, 15 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Dutch Bros started as a pushcart coffee operation in downtown Grants Pass, Oregon, in 1992, according to the company’s website.
    Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The family’s history in the apparel industry started in 1910 when Samuel Spiegel and his brother Harry began selling neckwear from a pushcart on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
    Jean E. Palmieri, Footwear News, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Among the crowd of thousands, children could be seen blowing bubbles, playing on the park’s outdoor exercise equipment and being pushed around in strollers and wagons.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Campspot highlighted the ranch’s creative accommodations and its many one-of-a-kind outdoor experiences including its ranch wagon accommodations, horse feeding and pet friendly cabins.
    Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • At the grocery store, walk down the aisles without leaning on the cart and carry your bags out of the store (instead of using a cart), if that’s manageable for you.
    Jenny McCoy, SELF, 1 Apr. 2026
  • Visit the city's website for a full run down of what's changed for Wauwatosa's yard waste schedule, or to request an official city cart.
    Bridget Fogarty, jsonline.com, 1 Apr. 2026

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“Hand truck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hand%20truck. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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