platform crane
A 'platform crane' is a versatile lifting device used in various industries to move heavy materials both vertically and horizontally.
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Definition
B2Construction and Industrial
(technical)A lifting device mounted on a movable base, used to elevate and move heavy materials.
Example
- The platform crane was essential for lifting steel beams to the upper floors of the building.
- Workers relied on the platform crane to transport heavy equipment across the construction site.
B2Railway
(technical)A crane used on a railway platform to load and unload cargo.
Example
- The railway station installed a platform crane to handle large freight shipments.
- A platform crane was used to unload heavy machinery from the train.
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