scissor lift
1 of 1noun/ˈsɪzər lɪft/
Forms:scissor lifts
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a type of mobile elevated work platform that uses a scissor-like mechanism to raise and lower a platform for vertical access
A scissor lift is a type of platform that can be raised and lowered vertically, usually to provide access to high areas for work or maintenance. It consists of a platform supported by a crisscrossing set of metal arms, or "scissors," which expand and contract to lift or lower the platform. Scissor lifts are powered by electricity, hydraulics, or air pressure, and are commonly used in construction and warehouses for tasks like painting, repairs, or installations at height. They are designed to provide a stable and safe working surface, offering greater reach compared to ladders.
- The workers used a scissor lift to reach the top of the building and install the new windows.
- After the equipment was loaded onto the scissor lift, they raised it to the second floor for installation.
- They used the scissor lift to move the heavy materials up to the rooftop safely and efficiently.
- The scissor lift made it much easier to complete the maintenance work on the building’s exterior.