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Wreckers (vehicles)

Scope note

Road vehicles equipped with mechanical apparatus for hoisting and pulling, used to tow other vehicles that have become disabled, stalled, or wrecked.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000227992

Broader Terms used

<service and utility vehicles>

Equivalent Terms used

wrecker (vehicle)

Created

12yrs ago

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