plataforma elevatória

English translation: cherry picker

12:41 Jun 28, 2019
Portuguese to English translations [PRO]
Tech/Engineering - Mining & Minerals / Gems / Gen. Equipment / Vehicles
Portuguese term or phrase: plataforma elevatória
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Mark Robertson
Local time: 09:08
English translation:cherry picker
Explanation:
In the U.S. at least, this is often referred to as a "cherry picker," because it was originally designed for use in orchards.
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Andrea Shah
United States
Local time: 05:08
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Summary of answers provided
5 +1manlift
Laura Hafner
4 +2cherry picker
Andrea Shah
4 +1Aerial work platform
Nick Taylor


  

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manlift


Explanation:
See image search results.


    Reference: http://www.google.com/search?q=%22manlift%22&rlz=1C1CHBF_enC...
Laura Hafner
Canada
Local time: 05:08
Works in field
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in PortuguesePortuguese
PRO pts in category: 4

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Adrian MM.: Indeed - these are dock-working devices with highly suggestive names: www.proz.com/personal-glossaries/entry/2878073-plataforma-a...
1 hr
  -> LOL!
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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +2
cherry picker


Explanation:
In the U.S. at least, this is often referred to as a "cherry picker," because it was originally designed for use in orchards.


    https://raymondhandling.com/dictionary/cherry-picker/
    https://www.hss.com/blog/tips-and-advice/working-at-height/cherry-pickers-for-hire-considerations/
Andrea Shah
United States
Local time: 05:08
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 4
Grading comment
Thanks

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Nick Taylor: 100%
2 days 20 hrs
  -> Thank you, Nick!

agree  Richard Purdom: and in the UK
3 days 4 hrs
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3 days 3 hrs   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +1
Aerial work platform


Explanation:
Just an alternative

Nick Taylor
Local time: 09:08
Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish
PRO pts in category: 28

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Richard Purdom
2 hrs
  -> Cheers Richard
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