Meaning | A machine for excavating. |
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Synonyms | power shovel, excavator, shovel |
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Narrower | backhoe | An excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is drawn backward to move earth |
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dredge | A power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed |
steam shovel | A power shovel that is driven by steam |
Broader | machine | Any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks |
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Spanish | excavadora, pala excavadora |
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Catalan | excavadora |
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Verbs | dig | turn up, loosen, or remove earth |
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dig | create by digging |