lifting device
1lifting device — noun a device for lifting heavy loads • Hypernyms: ↑device • Hyponyms: ↑crane, ↑elevator, ↑lift, ↑hoist, ↑winch, ↑windlass …
2Lifting hook — A lifting hook is a device for grabbing and lifting loads by means of a device such as a hoist or crane. Lifting hooks are usually equipped with a safety latch to prevent the disengagement of the lifting wire rope sling, chain or rope to which… …
3Lifting body — The lifting body is an aircraft configuration where the body itself produces lift. It is related to flying wing which is a wing without a conventional fuselage. A lifting body is a fuselage that generates lift without the shape of a typical thin… …
4lifting body — Any body or shape of a fuselage of an aircraft that produces lift. If it is the main or chief source for lift, such a device can fly without wings. Hypersonic aircraft and spacecraft use lifting bodies. NASA hypersonic researeh vehicle …
5lifting jack — A device for raising heavy objects, particularly motor vehicles, for convenience in accomplishing repair work or servicing upon the vehicle. 24 Am J1st Gas Sta § 23. An elevator in England …
6Casualty lifting — is the first step of casualty movement, an early aspect of emergency medical care. It is the procedure used to put the casualty (the patient) on a stretcher.Developed emergency services use lifting devices, such as scoop stretchers, that allow… …
7Jack (device) — This article is about the lifting device. For other uses, see Jack (disambiguation). A jack is a mechanical device used to lift heavy loads or apply great forces. Jacks employ a screw thread or hydraulic cylinder to apply very high linear forces …
8Lewis (lifting appliance) — For other uses, see Lewis (disambiguation). Lewises in a stonemasonry workshop …
9Engineered Lifting Systems & Equipment — Inc. Type Private Industry Manufacturing Founded Waterloo, Ontario (1971) F …
10Hoist (device) — This article is about Hoist (device). For other uses, see Hoist (disambiguation). A hoist is a device used for lifting or lowering a load by means of a drum or lift wheel around which rope or chain wraps. It may be manually operated, electrically …
