forklift
noun
fork·lift
ˈfȯrk-ˌlift 
: a self-propelled machine for hoisting and transporting heavy objects by means of steel fingers inserted under the load
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And what part of that pay will continue to be taxed?
Many autoworkers, forklift operators, some nurses, police officers, technicians and others likely view their overtime pay one way.
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Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
Per Local 10 News, a forklift loaded a dumpster — covered by a yellow sheet — onto the back of a tow truck.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 July 2025
The structure also includes forklift slots and removable wheels for relocation.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
Jeff Moeller was operating a forklift when we was fatally shot by fellow Lowe’s employee Christopher Wasnetsky, who was just feet away from him at the time, according to a criminal complaint obtained by the Scranton Times-Tribune.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
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Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 30 July 2025
Per Local 10 News, a forklift loaded a dumpster — covered by a yellow sheet — onto the back of a tow truck.
—Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 20 July 2025
The structure also includes forklift slots and removable wheels for relocation.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025
Jeff Moeller was operating a forklift when we was fatally shot by fellow Lowe’s employee Christopher Wasnetsky, who was just feet away from him at the time, according to a criminal complaint obtained by the Scranton Times-Tribune.
—Jessica Schladebeck, New York Daily News, 18 June 2025
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forklift
noun
fork·lift
ˈfȯr-ˌklift
: a machine for lifting heavy objects by means of steel fingers inserted under the load
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