flatbed Meaning & Definition
What Does Flatbed Mean?
Flatbed is used as a noun meaning An open freight vehicle with no sides, designed to carry heavy or outsized loads. It is also used to mean A railway freight car with no sides; a flatcar. As an adjective, it means Having a flat bed. As a verb, it means To transport by flatbed.
Flatbed at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈflætˌbɛd/ |
| Plural | flatbeds |
| Verb forms | flatbeds, flatbedding, flatbedded |
Flatbed Definition (Noun)
- An open freight vehicle with no sides, designed to carry heavy or outsized loads.
- A railway freight car with no sides; a flatcar.
- Clipping of flatbed trolley.
- A document scanner with a flat bed.
Flatbed as an Adjective
- Having a flat bed.
I can't scan the whole document quickly because I only have a flatbed scanner.
Flatbed as a Verb
- To transport by flatbed.
Synonyms of Flatbed
The source does not list synonyms for this entry.
Flatbed synonyms and antonyms →Flatbed in a Sentence
I can't scan the whole document quickly because I only have a flatbed scanner.
The accident left the contents of a flatbed trailer scattered across all three lanes.
Word Forms & Grammar
flatbed (plural flatbeds)
flatbed (not comparable)
flatbed (third-person singular simple present flatbeds, present participle flatbedding, simple past and past participle flatbedded)
Words That Rhyme With Flatbed
Origin of Flatbed
From flat + bed.
Questions People Ask About Flatbed
Is flatbed a noun or an adjective?
Flatbed is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective and a verb.
What is the plural of flatbed?
The plural of flatbed is flatbeds.
What is the past tense of flatbed?
The past tense of flatbed is flatbedded. The present participle is flatbedding.