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Anonymous Posted 13 years ago
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what is the opposite of lowered?
What is the opposite of lowered?
These new 360 degree telescopic handler/crane models have outriggers or stabiliser legs that must be lowered before lifting.
These new 360 degree telescopic handler/crane models have outriggers or stabiliser legs that must be ____ before lifting.
The Deicer had to be lowered to de-ice the bottom of the plane.
The Deicer had to be ____ to de-ice the top of the plane.
Thank you
These new 360 degree telescopic handler/crane models have outriggers or stabiliser legs that must be lowered before lifting.
These new 360 degree telescopic handler/crane models have outriggers or stabiliser legs that must be ____ before lifting.
The Deicer had to be lowered to de-ice the bottom of the plane.
The Deicer had to be ____ to de-ice the top of the plane.
Thank you
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The opposite of lowered is raised. However, since those stabiliser legs are usually completely retracted inside their casing (they're completely hidden), the verb "retract" might also be fine. I'm just guessing here.
- The opposite of lowered is raised.
- However, since those stabiliser legs are usually completely retracted inside their casing (they're completely hidden), the verb "retract" might also be fine.
- I'm just guessing here.
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The opposite of lowered is raised.
However, since those stabiliser legs are usually completely retracted inside their casing (they're completely hidden), the verb "retract" might also be fine. I'm just guessing here.
However, since those stabiliser legs are usually completely retracted inside their casing (they're completely hidden), the verb "retract" might also be fine. I'm just guessing here.
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