noun
creeper
A low wheeled platform for lying on while working under a vehicle.
The mechanic lies on a creeper to inspect the truck's underside.
Etymology
Creep names movement close to the ground. The wheeled platform carries a mechanic in that low position, making it possible to move beneath a vehicle while lying down.
More examples
- She rolls out from under the car on her creeper.
- This padded creeper supports my head while I work.
- The shop stores its creepers upright beside the tool cabinet.
Forms
creeper · creepers