Construction Equipment Glossary

noun a weight used to balance or offset another weight

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• The engineer carefully calculated the necessary counterweight to balance the elevator.
• Make sure you put a counterweight on the other side to even it out.
• Throw a counterweight on there so it doesn't tip over.
• Her sense of humor acted as a counterweight to his seriousness.

noun a type of animal used for pulling heavy loads or vehicles, such as horses, oxen, or mules

• The farmer used a draft animal to plow the fields.
• My grandpa's old draft animal is still strong enough to pull heavy loads.
• I can't believe how fast that draft animal can move!
• In the business world, he was considered a draft animal, always willing to do the hard work.

noun a branch of science and engineering concerned with the practical applications of fluid mechanics, especially in relation to machines that use liquids

• The engineer explained the intricate workings of the hydraulics system in the aircraft.
• I don't understand how the hydraulics in this car work, do you?
• I heard that dude is a pro at fixing hydraulics in lowriders.
• The company's financial success was like a well-oiled machine, with the hydraulics of their business strategy running smoothly.

adjective describing something that is unable to move or be moved; motionless

• The patient was immobile due to a severe spinal injury.
• I felt immobile after sitting for hours in the same position.
• I was so tired I felt like a rock, completely immobile.
• Her fear of failure left her feeling mentally immobile, unable to take any risks.

noun the weight of a ship's cargo

• The ship's tonnage exceeded the maximum limit allowed in the port.
• The boat was way over the tonnage limit, dude.
• That ship's tonnage is off the charts!
• Her emotional tonnage was too heavy to bear.

noun a thing used for transporting people or goods, especially on land, such as a car, truck, or motorcycle

• The new electric vehicle is designed to be more energy efficient.
• I love driving my new vehicle around town.
• Check out that sick ride, it's one cool vehicle!
• Education is the vehicle to success in life.

noun An area of enclosed ground adjoining a building or house.

• The yard of the mansion was meticulously maintained with lush green grass and vibrant flowers.
• Let's have a barbecue in the yard this weekend!
• I'll meet you in the yard for a quick chat.
• She had to work hard to make sure her yard was in order before inviting guests over.

noun a small crane on a ship or dock used for hoisting and lowering heavy objects, such as boats or anchors

• The crew used the davit to lower the lifeboat into the water.
• Can you help me lower the davit for the small boat?
• I'll grab the davit and get the boat ready to go.
• She used her intelligence as a davit to navigate through the difficult situation.