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flatbed

 

[ หˆflรฆtหŒbษ›d ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

transport vehicle

A flatbed is a type of truck or vehicle that has a flat, level bed without any sides or roof. It is primarily designed for transporting large, heavy items that cannot fit into a traditional enclosed truck.

Synonyms

flat wagon, open truck, platform vehicle

Examples of usage

  • The contractor used a flatbed to transport materials to the job site.
  • They loaded the furniture onto the flatbed for the move.
  • The flatbed truck can carry construction equipment easily.
Context #2 | Noun

shipping platform

In shipping and logistics, a flatbed refers to an open platform designed to facilitate the loading and unloading of goods. This type of design allows for heavier and larger cargo to be easily accessed.

Synonyms

loading dock, open platform

Examples of usage

  • The flatbed was ideal for shipping industrial machinery.
  • Flatbeds are often used in the logistics department for large shipments.
  • Shipping companies prefer flatbeds for their versatility.

Translations

Translations of the word "flatbed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น plataforma

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฒเฅˆเคŸเคฌเฅ‡เคก

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flachbett

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ flatbed

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะปะพัะบะฐ ะฟะปะฐั‚ั„ะพั€ะผะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ platforma

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒฉใƒƒใƒˆใƒ™ใƒƒใƒ‰

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท plateau

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ plataforma

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dรผz yatak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”Œ๋žซ๋ฒ ๋“œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฑูŠุฑ ู…ุณุทุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ plochรก postel

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ plochรก posteฤพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅนณๆฟ่ฝฆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ravna postelja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ flรถtusengur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะทั‹า› ั‚ำฉัะตะบ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒ แƒขแƒงแƒ”แƒšแƒ˜ แƒกแƒแƒฌแƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dรผz yataq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ plataforma

Etymology

The term 'flatbed' combines 'flat' and 'bed', where 'flat' comes from Old English 'flaett', meaning smooth or level, and 'bed' traces back to Old English 'bedd', referring to a place for sleep or rest. The use of 'bed' in this case refers to the platform of the truck. Flatbed trucks gained popularity in the mid-20th century as the demand for transporting heavy equipment and materials grew, particularly in construction and agriculture. The design allows for easier access to cargo, making it preferred for specific types of loads that require no sides or cover. Over the years, the flatbed configuration has evolved, but its basic design remains a staple in the transportation industry.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #30,879 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.