Motor truck used for transport of goods. Also know as a Heavy Goods Vehicle. This British term means any vehicle exceeding 7.5 metric tons maximum laden weight.
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PINCH BAR
A pointed lever, used somewhat like a crowbar, to roll heavy wheels.
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MECHANICAL SCALE
A weighing device that incorporates a number of levers with precisely located fulcrums to permit heavy objects to be balanced with counterweights or counterpoises.
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MAT
1. A steel or concrete footing under a post. 2. Mesh reinforcement in a concrete slab. 3. A heavy steel-mesh blanket used to suppress rock fragments during blasting.
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LIFTING BLOCK
[MECHENG] Acombinationofpulleys and ropes which allows heavy weights to be lifted with least effort.
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LEWIS
A device for hoisting heavy stones; employs a dovetailed tenon that fits into a mortise in the stone.
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LEAD WIRE
One of the heavy wires connecting a firing switch with the cap wires.
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JIM CROW
A device with a heavy buttress screw thread used for bending rails by hand.
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HOBNAIL
A short, large-headed, sharp-pointed nail; used to attach soles to heavy shoes.
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HEAVY FORCE FIT
A fit for heavy steel parts or shrink fits in medium sections.
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DERRICK
A device for hoisting and lowering heavy weights, cargo, stores, etc
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