noun a small industrial vehicle with a power operated forked platform in front that can be inserted under loads to lift and move them Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974
Also calleda small vehicle with two power-operated prongs at the front that can be slid under heavy loads and then raised for moving and stacking materials in warehouses, shipping depots, etc. Found on https://www.infoplease.com/dictionary/forklift