ladder truck

[ lad-er truhk ]

noun

1. a vehicle, usually a tractor-trailer, equipped for firefighting and fitted with long, often hydraulic, extensible ladders and other equipment.

Word History and Origins

Origin of ladder truck¹

An Americanism dating back to 1885–90

Example Sentences

The developers have also agreed to provide funding for an aerial ladder truck for the Yucaipa Fire Department, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Fire ladder trucks hoisted American flags along the route.

From Seattle Times

Fire and rescue officials used a ladder truck to get close to and tranquilize the bear.

From Seattle Times

By 8 a.m., the Fire Department, which had dispatched 11 fire engines, five ladder trucks and additional support units, got the fire under control.

From Seattle Times

It will have four bays for a fire engine, ladder truck, medic unit and aid unit, with additional space for a Health One SUV.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• fire engine