A cherry picker is a machine that consists of a platform attached to a hydraulic lift that can be used to elevate people to high places, typically for maintenance or construction purposes. There are several different synonyms for the term. These include an aerial work platform, a basket crane, and a bucket truck. An aerial work platform is a generic term that can refer to any type of device that can be used to elevate workers to high places, including cherry pickers. Similarly, a basket crane is a type of crane that is equipped with a basket or a cherry picker-like platform that can be used to lift workers to high places. A bucket truck is a type of utility vehicle that has an attached boom and bucket, similar to a cherry picker, that can be used for maintenance and repair work.