U-boat
Term · Industrial and trades · MLC-T-IND-006291
A low, flat-topped, wheeled cart with a U-shaped frame and tall vertical handles at each end, used for stocking shelves in retail and warehouse environments. Its narrow design allows it to navigate tight aisles, and its long platform can hold multiple boxes or totes. The cart is constructed from welded steel for durability and features large central wheels for pivoting and smaller casters at each end for stability.
| Identifier | MLC-T-IND-006291 |
|---|---|
| Field | Industrial and trades |
| Subject | Shop talk and trade slang |
| Translations | German: U-boat; Spanish: U-boat; French: U-boat |
Record as JSON
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"subject": "Shop talk and trade slang",
"translations": {
"de": "U-boat",
"es": "U-boat",
"fr": "U-boat"
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}
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