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| rope |
a strong cord of twisted or woven fiber, wire, or similar material. Ropes can be used to tie, pull, or lift. [1/5 definitions] |
| rotor |
a set of turning blades. Rotors lift helicopters off the ground and keep them in the air. [1/2 definitions] |
| scoop |
to lift out with a scoop, or as if with a scoop. [1/5 definitions] |
| shovel |
to lift and move with a shovel. [1/6 definitions] |
| sling1 |
to lift, support, or move with a sling. [1/4 definitions] |
| strap |
such an object tied in a loop and used to hold, grasp, pull, or lift. [1/3 definitions] |
| swoop |
to take, lift up, or remove in a single motion from above; scoop up (often followed by "away," "up," or "off"). [1/3 definitions] |
| tackle |
a rope and pulley used to lift or move a heavy weight. [1/5 definitions] |
| toss |
to lift with a sharp motion. [1/8 definitions] |
| tow truck |
a truck that can lift another car or truck partly off the ground and pull it along behind itself. If a vehicle breaks down or is left in an illegal place, a tow truck may come and take it away. |
| wedge |
a piece of wood or metal shaped like a triangle with a thin edge. A wedge is driven or forced between objects to split, lift, or make them stronger. [1/5 definitions] |
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