Meaning
hoist, lift, forklift
- a mechanical lifting device, hoist, or goods lift
- short for carrello elevatore (forklift)
In a sentence
L'operaio manovra il carrello elevatore con estrema precisione nel magazzino.
The worker manoeuvres the forklift with extreme precision in the warehouse.
Abbiamo noleggiato un elevatore per portare i mobili pesanti al terzo piano.
We rented a hoist to bring the heavy furniture up to the third floor.
L'elevatore del cantiere è momentaneamente fuori servizio per manutenzione.
The construction site hoist is temporarily out of service for maintenance.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| elevatore | masculine · singular |
| elevatori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often refers specifically to industrial machinery; 'carrello elevatore' is the full term for a forklift.
- For passenger lifts in residential buildings, use 'ascensore'.