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Tower cranes

Scope note

Type of crane consisting of a fixed vertical mast which is topped by a rotating boom, equipped with a winch for hoisting and lowering loads and placing them at any location within the diameter of the boom. DAC

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

300022343

Broader Terms used

cranes

Narrower Terms used

traveling cranes

Term used for

cranes, tower

Equivalent Terms used

tower crane

Created

13yrs ago

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