transporter
/træns'pɔ:tə/
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Definition
- Noun:
- A moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory): A device, typically a continuous loop, used to move materials or goods from one place to another in a systematic way, often within an industrial setting.
- A crane for moving material with dispatch as in loading and unloading ships: A type of crane designed for the rapid and efficient transfer of cargo, especially in port environments.
- A long truck for carrying motor vehicles: A specialized heavy-duty truck with a long trailer designed to transport multiple cars or other vehicles over the road.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- The factory installed a new transporter to move parts between assembly stations.
- The port's gantry transporter can unload a container ship in a matter of hours.
- The new sports cars were delivered to the dealership on a car transporter.
Advanced Usage
- "Transporter" in logistics: Often used to refer to systems or companies specializing in the movement of goods.
- The company acted as a transporter for hazardous materials, requiring special licenses.
Variants and Related Words
- Transport (verb/noun): The general act or system of carrying people or goods from one place to another.
- The city improved its public transport system.
- Transportation (noun): The action or industry of transporting.
- The transportation of goods by sea is cost-effective.
Synonyms
- Conveyor: A person or thing that transports or communicates something (specifically for the belt meaning).
- Carrier: A person or company that undertakes the professional conveyance of goods or people.
- Hauler: A person or firm engaged in the transport of goods by road.
Related Phrases
- Belt transporter: Specifies the conveyor belt type.
- The belt transporter jammed, halting production.
- Vehicle transporter: Specifies the truck for carrying cars.
- The vehicle transporter was fully loaded with compact cars.
Related Idioms
(Note: "Transporter" itself is a technical noun and is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions. Idioms typically relate to the root verb "transport.") - To be transported with joy: To be overcome with a powerful emotion, especially delight. - She was transported with joy at the surprise party.
Noun
- a moving belt that transports objects (as in a factory)
- a crane for moving material with dispatch as in loading and unloading ships
- a long truck for carrying motor vehicles