Flatbed (Noun)
Meaning 1
Freight car without permanent sides or roof.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The train was carrying several tanks on flatbed cars to the naval base for maintenance.
- To transport oversized loads with ease, flatbed trains are more practical.
- Due to the fragile nature of the musical equipment, a flatbed car with a tarp covering was requested.
- Hauling large machinery required arranging for specialized flatbed freight cars.
- Workers were finishing loading several army armored personnel carriers onto the flatbed cars.
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Meaning 2
An open truck bed or trailer with no sides; used to carry large heavy objects.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The moving truck had a flatbed to accommodate the heavy furniture during transit.
- A flatbed trailer was needed to transport the massive construction equipment to the building site.
- The flatbed of the pickup truck was perfect for hauling bulky items like large appliances.
- The logistics company used a fleet of flatbed trucks to transport oversized cargo across the country.
- The crane operator attached the heavy metal beam to the flatbed before beginning the move.