noun. ['ˈfɔrˌklɪft'] a small industrial vehicle with a power operated forked platform in front that can be inserted under loads to lift and move them.
1. Noun, singular or mass Walk into any warehouse, and one piece of equipment you are sure to see is a forklift. 2. Adjective Use a large scale or a forklift scale, and include the packaging or crating in the weight.