Backhoe

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  • noun. A mechanical excavator whose bucket is attached by a hinge to a two-part arm and is drawn backward to the machine when in operation.
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  • noun. A piece of excavating equipment consisting of a digging bucket or scoop on the end of an articulated arm; drawn backwards to move earth.
  • noun. A multi-purpose tractor with a front-mounted loading bucket and a rear-mounted digging bucket.
  • verb. To excavate using such equipment.
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  • noun. an excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is drawn backward to move earth
    • Word Usage
    "Gator Country owner Gary Saurage (right) directs Steven Parr (in backhoe) as they move a gift shop at the theme park."
    cross-reference
    JCB  excavator  
    Hypernym
    Words that are more generic or abstract
    digger  excavator  power shovel  shovel  
    Same Context
    Words that are found in similar contexts
    5mb  bitwise  bolter  bulldozer  chevrolet  
    Synonym
    Words with the same meaning
    backhoe endloader  backhoe loader  
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