The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
hook-and-ladder truck — hook and lad der truck, hook and ladder truck hook and lad der truck, hook and ladder hook and lad der, n. A firefighting truck equipped with a ladder extendable to great length, for access to the upper stories of buildings; it also carries other … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hook and ladder truck — noun Date: 1865 a piece of mobile fire apparatus carrying ladders and usually other firefighting and rescue equipment called also hook and ladder, ladder truck … New Collegiate Dictionary
hook-and-ladder truck — noun see hook and ladder 1 … Useful english dictionary
hook and ladder — truck hook and lad der truck, hook and ladder truck hook and lad der truck, hook and ladder hook and lad der, n. A firefighting truck equipped with a ladder extendable to great length, for access to the upper stories of buildings; it also carries … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hook-and-ladder company — hook and lad der com pa*ny, n. A company of firefighters who operate a hook and ladder truck; a fire company; called also {ladder company}. [PJC] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
hook-and-ladder company — /hook euhn lad euhr/ a company of firefighters equipped with a hook and ladder truck. Also called ladder company. [1815 25, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
hook-and-ladder company — /hook euhn lad euhr/ a company of firefighters equipped with a hook and ladder truck. Also called ladder company. [1815 25, Amer.] … Useful english dictionary
hook and ladder — noun 1. or hook and ladder truck : ladder truck 2. or hood and ladder company : ladder company * * * a fire engine, usually a tractor trailer … Useful english dictionary
hook and ladder — a fire engine, usually a tractor trailer, fitted with long, extensible ladders and other equipment. Also called hook and ladder truck, ladder truck. [1825 35, Amer.] * * * … Universalium
hook and ladder — noun see hook and ladder truck … New Collegiate Dictionary
