Definition

Having a flat surface or bed that is level and even, often used to describe a type of vehicle or platform.

Example

The delivery truck had a flatbed for transporting large items easily.

Conversation

I just saw a new truck model with a flatbed design.

That sounds really useful for carrying larger items.

Yeah, I think a flatbed would be perfect for moving furniture.

Absolutely! It would make the whole process so much easier.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of vehicle or trailer that has a flat, open surface without sides, used for transporting large items like machinery or vehicles.

Example

The construction company used a flatbed to transport the heavy equipment to the job site.

Conversation

Did you see that big flatbed truck downtown yesterday?

Yeah, I did! It was carrying some heavy machinery, right?

Exactly! I wonder how they even drive those flatbed trucks around the city.

Root Explanation

Flatbed → It is formed from "flat" (from Old English *flett*, meaning level or even) and "bed" (from Old English *bedd*, meaning a place for sleeping or a surface). The word "flatbed" refers to a level surface or platform, typically used in vehicles for transporting goods.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'level surface' ('flat') and a 'place' ('bed') — together they describe a flatbed as a flat surface for carrying items.

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