conveyor

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

The stone fell through the railings of the raised conveyor catwalk and struck William on the shoulder as he was walking below.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

This system powers a molecular conveyor belt that moves along the surface of the cell.

From Science Daily • Mar. 13, 2026

Hundreds of discarded batteries rattle along a conveyor belt into a crusher in a remote plant in northern India, fuelling a multi-billion-dollar industry that is bolstering the country's geopolitical ambitions.

From Barron's • Feb. 18, 2026

“It doesn’t just stop a blade. It spreads the kinetic energy across the fabric. The yards can work almost like a conveyor belt, preventing energy from concentrating at a single point.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

The Atlantic floor was effectively two large conveyor belts, one carrying crust toward North America, the other carrying crust toward Europe.

From "A Short History of Nearly Everything" by Bill Bryson