TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
WALKIE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2009-04-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
- Materials Storage Equipment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- narrow aisle straddle truck
1, record 1, English, narrow%20aisle%20straddle%20truck
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- NA straddle truck 2, record 1, English, NA%20straddle%20truck
correct
- straddle truck 3, record 1, English, straddle%20truck
correct, see observation, standardized
- straddle forklift truck 4, record 1, English, straddle%20forklift%20truck
- straddle type pallet stacking truck 5, record 1, English, straddle%20type%20pallet%20stacking%20truck
standardized
- straddle-lift truck 6, record 1, English, straddle%2Dlift%20truck
- outrigger stacker truck 7, record 1, English, outrigger%20stacker%20truck
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A stacking lift truck with outriggers, fitted with a fork, the arms of which are loaded between the outriggers and where the load centre of gravity is always within the stability polygon. [Definition standardized by ISO.] 8, record 1, English, - narrow%20aisle%20straddle%20truck
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The straddle truck can be considered a true non-counterbalanced vehicle because the load capacity and stability of this vehicle are obtained from outrigger arms that straddle the load, hence the name straddle truck. By maintaining the load within the wheelbase of the truck, a very small and stable vehicle is possible. Because the load must be contained between the straddles, this vehicle is not suited to extemely wide loads since the width across the straddles becomes excessive and increases the aisle requirement of the machine. Straddle trucks are available in both standup rider and walkie versions. 9, record 1, English, - narrow%20aisle%20straddle%20truck
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Narrow-Aisle (NA) Straddle Truck. Similar to stand-up CB (counterbalanced) lift truck, except outrigger arms straddle a load and are used to support the load instead of the counterbalance of the truck. 2, record 1, English, - narrow%20aisle%20straddle%20truck
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
straddle truck: Not to be confused with "straddle carrier." 10, record 1, English, - narrow%20aisle%20straddle%20truck
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
straddle truck: term standardized by ISO. 11, record 1, English, - narrow%20aisle%20straddle%20truck
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
straddle type pallet stacking truck: term standardized by the British Standards Institution (BSI). 10, record 1, English, - narrow%20aisle%20straddle%20truck
Record 1, Key term(s)
- straddle lift truck
- straddle pallet stacking truck
- narrow-aisle straddle truck
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
- Matériel de stockage
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chariot à fourche entre longerons
1, record 1, French, chariot%20%C3%A0%20fourche%20entre%20longerons
correct, see observation, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- chariot élévateur à fourche entre longerons 2, record 1, French, chariot%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur%20%C3%A0%20fourche%20entre%20longerons
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chariot élévateur gerbeur à longerons porteurs muni d'une fourche dont les bras sont placés entre ces longerons et pour lequel le centre de gravité de la charge se trouve toujours à l'intérieur du polygone de sustentation. [Définition normalisée par l'ISO.] 3, record 1, French, - chariot%20%C3%A0%20fourche%20entre%20longerons
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «charriot». 4, record 1, French, - chariot%20%C3%A0%20fourche%20entre%20longerons
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
charriot : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 5, record 1, French, - chariot%20%C3%A0%20fourche%20entre%20longerons
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
chariot à fourche entre longerons : terme normalisé par l'ISO et par l'AFNOR. 6, record 1, French, - chariot%20%C3%A0%20fourche%20entre%20longerons
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2008-05-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Palletization
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- walkie type 1, record 2, English, walkie%20type
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- walking type 2, record 2, English, walking%20type
- operator walking type 1, record 2, English, operator%20walking%20type
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Palettisation
- Chariots de manutention
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- à conducteur accompagnant 1, record 2, French, %C3%A0%20conducteur%20accompagnant
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-08-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- walkie/rider truck
1, record 3, English, walkie%2Frider%20truck
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- walkie-rider 2, record 3, English, walkie%2Drider
- walkie-rider lift truck 3, record 3, English, walkie%2Drider%20lift%20truck
proposal
- walkie-rider truck 3, record 3, English, walkie%2Drider%20truck
proposal
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Motorized material handling equipment that is designed to be controlled by a walking or on-board operator. 2, record 3, English, - walkie%2Frider%20truck
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lift trucks... For applications that require not only short-distance transporting, but also require longer hauls, a walkie/rider truck is available. This unit allows the operator to ride on the truck, yet also permits off-truck maneuvering by the operator. 4, record 3, English, - walkie%2Frider%20truck
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Walkie [truck]/chariot de manutention à conducteur à pied. 5, record 3, English, - walkie%2Frider%20truck
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
When trying to describe basic lift truck styles, one encounters a seemingly countless variety of units from which to choose. Trucks can be classified as riders, walkies, pneumatics, electrics, narrow aisles, etc.; in general, the name explains the mode of operation. 1, record 3, English, - walkie%2Frider%20truck
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chariot de manutention à conducteur porté ou à pied
1, record 3, French, chariot%20de%20manutention%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20port%C3%A9%20ou%20%C3%A0%20pied
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chariot à conducteur porté ou accompagnant 1, record 3, French, chariot%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20port%C3%A9%20ou%20accompagnant
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chariot de manutention combinant deux modes de conduite, soit le mode à conducteur porté, soit le mode à conducteur à pied selon les besoins de l'utilisateur. 1, record 3, French, - chariot%20de%20manutention%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20port%C3%A9%20ou%20%C3%A0%20pied
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Classification par mode de conduite. La position du conducteur, ou son absence, permet également de différencier les chariots de manutention. Ils peuvent être : à conducteur porté [...] à conducteur à pied [...] sans conducteur. 2, record 3, French, - chariot%20de%20manutention%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20port%C3%A9%20ou%20%C3%A0%20pied
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On écrirait mieux «charriot». 3, record 3, French, - chariot%20de%20manutention%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20port%C3%A9%20ou%20%C3%A0%20pied
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
charriot : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2005). 4, record 3, French, - chariot%20de%20manutention%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20port%C3%A9%20ou%20%C3%A0%20pied
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-08-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
- Hoisting and Lifting
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- walkie
1, record 4, English, walkie
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- walkie-type lift truck 2, record 4, English, walkie%2Dtype%20lift%20truck
correct
- walkie lift truck 2, record 4, English, walkie%20lift%20truck
correct
- walkie truck 3, record 4, English, walkie%20truck
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A lift truck of platform or forklift type operated by a person on foot. 1, record 4, English, - walkie
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
- Levage
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chariot élévateur à conducteur accompagnant
1, record 4, French, chariot%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20accompagnant
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- chariot élévateur à conducteur à pied 1, record 4, French, chariot%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20%C3%A0%20pied
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
- chariot de manutention à conducteur à pied 2, record 4, French, chariot%20de%20manutention%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20%C3%A0%20pied
see observation, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chariot élévateur dont le conducteur n'est pas porté sur le châssis du véhicule. 1, record 4, French, - chariot%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20accompagnant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «charriot». 3, record 4, French, - chariot%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20accompagnant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
charriot : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 4, French, - chariot%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20accompagnant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-06-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- industrial tractor
1, record 5, English, industrial%20tractor
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- tow tractor 2, record 5, English, tow%20tractor
correct
- towing tractor 2, record 5, English, towing%20tractor
correct
- tugger 3, record 5, English, tugger
- tow motor 4, record 5, English, tow%20motor
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the easiest place to start is with the truck without any forks-the tow tractor... Tow tractors can be gas or electric powered and can be classified as either a walkie, rider type, or automatically controlled unit. A tow tractor has the advantage of one power source moving a great many loads... 2, record 5, English, - industrial%20tractor
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- chariot tracteur de manutention
1, record 5, French, chariot%20tracteur%20de%20manutention
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- tracteur de manutention 2, record 5, French, tracteur%20de%20manutention
correct, masculine noun
- chariot tracteur 3, record 5, French, chariot%20tracteur
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chariot [automoteur] roulant au sol muni d'un système d'attelage conçu pour tirer des véhicules roulant au sol [...] 1, record 5, French, - chariot%20tracteur%20de%20manutention
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les chariots sans levée, c'est-à-dire ne comportant aucun système de préhension des charges, comprennent les chariots tracteurs, avec moteurs électriques ou thermiques, et les chariots porteurs, susceptibles de recevoir une charge [...] 4, record 5, French, - chariot%20tracteur%20de%20manutention
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «charriot». 5, record 5, French, - chariot%20tracteur%20de%20manutention
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
charriot : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 6, record 5, French, - chariot%20tracteur%20de%20manutention
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-06-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rider tow tractor
1, record 6, English, rider%20tow%20tractor
proposal
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- rider towing tractor 1, record 6, English, rider%20towing%20tractor
proposal
- rider tractor 1, record 6, English, rider%20tractor
proposal
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tow tractors can be gas or electric powered and can be classified as either a walkie, rider type, or automatically controlled unit. 2, record 6, English, - rider%20tow%20tractor
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tracteur à conducteur porté
1, record 6, French, tracteur%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20port%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- chariot tracteur à conducteur porté 2, record 6, French, chariot%20tracteur%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20port%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les tracteurs à conducteur porté [...] sont très utilisés pour la manutention des chariots de gare et des chariots postaux. [...] Les différentes sources d'énergie de ces tracteurs sont l'électricité ou les produits pétroliers (essence, diesel, gaz). Leur gamme [...] va du petit tracteur de 2 à 3 tonnes, jusqu'aux tracteurs puissants servant à déplacer les avions sur les aérodromes. 1, record 6, French, - tracteur%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20port%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «charriot». 3, record 6, French, - tracteur%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20port%C3%A9
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
charriot : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 6, French, - tracteur%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20port%C3%A9
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-06-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- walk-along fork lift 1, record 7, English, walk%2Dalong%20fork%20lift
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- walkie fork lift truck 2, record 7, English, walkie%20fork%20lift%20truck
proposal
- walkie forklift truck 2, record 7, English, walkie%20forklift%20truck
proposal
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
walkie : A lift truck of platform or forklift type operated by a person on foot. 3, record 7, English, - walk%2Dalong%20fork%20lift
Record 7, Key term(s)
- walk along fork lift
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- chariot élévateur à fourche à conducteur à pied
1, record 7, French, chariot%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur%20%C3%A0%20fourche%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20%C3%A0%20pied
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- chariot élévateur à fourches à conducteur à pied 1, record 7, French, chariot%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur%20%C3%A0%20fourches%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20%C3%A0%20pied
proposal, see observation, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «charriot». 2, record 7, French, - chariot%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur%20%C3%A0%20fourche%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20%C3%A0%20pied
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
charriot : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 3, record 7, French, - chariot%20%C3%A9l%C3%A9vateur%20%C3%A0%20fourche%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20%C3%A0%20pied
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2005-06-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Trucks and Dollies (Materials Handling)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- walkie tow tractor
1, record 8, English, walkie%20tow%20tractor
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- walkie tractor 1, record 8, English, walkie%20tractor
correct
- walkie towing tractor 2, record 8, English, walkie%20towing%20tractor
proposal
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Walkie tow tractors are powered trucks designed primarily to draw one or more nonpowered trucks, trailers, or other mobile loads. These tractors are generally capable of pulling loads of 4000 kg. 1, record 8, English, - walkie%20tow%20tractor
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tow tractors can be gas or electric powered and can be classified as either a walkie, rider type, or automatically controlled unit. 3, record 8, English, - walkie%20tow%20tractor
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chariots de manutention
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- tracteur à conducteur à pied
1, record 8, French, tracteur%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20%C3%A0%20pied
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- chariot tracteur à conducteur à pied 2, record 8, French, chariot%20tracteur%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20%C3%A0%20pied
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les tracteurs à conducteur à pied [...] sont peu encombrants; ils assurent le déplacement de petites charges sur de courtes distances; leur vitesse est rarement supérieure à 5 km/heure. Ils sont très maniables et peuvent être utilisés en complément d'autres matériels pour dégager des postes de travail ou pour circuler dans les zones encombrées. Les moteurs sont pratiquement toujours des moteurs électriques. 1, record 8, French, - tracteur%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20%C3%A0%20pied
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On écrirait mieux «charriot». 3, record 8, French, - tracteur%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20%C3%A0%20pied
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
charriot : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 4, record 8, French, - tracteur%20%C3%A0%20conducteur%20%C3%A0%20pied
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-04-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Radiotelephony
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- scanner of "walkie talkie" 1, record 9, English, scanner%20of%20%5C%22walkie%20talkie%5C%22
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- "walkie talkie" scanner
- scanner of "walkie-talkie"
- "walkie-talkie" scanner
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Radiotéléphonie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- walkie-talkie à tête chercheuse
1, record 9, French, walkie%2Dtalkie%20%C3%A0%20t%C3%AAte%20chercheuse
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s): DSTM [Direction des services de traduction ministériels] Communications (Télécommunications, radiodiffusion, informatique, appellations, etc.). 1, record 9, French, - walkie%2Dtalkie%20%C3%A0%20t%C3%AAte%20chercheuse
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2025
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada

Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
Writing tools

The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies

Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified: