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backhoe

 

[ ˈbakˌhoʊ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

construction equipment

A backhoe is a large excavation equipment with a digging bucket on the end of a two-part articulated arm. It is commonly used in construction and excavation projects to dig trenches, foundations, and holes.

Synonyms

digger, earthmover, excavator

Examples of usage

  • The backhoe was used to dig a deep trench for the new sewer line.
  • The construction crew used the backhoe to clear the site for the new building.
  • The operator skillfully maneuvered the backhoe to dig around the tree roots.
  • The backhoe's powerful arm made quick work of the foundation excavation.
  • The backhoe's bucket was filled with dirt from the excavation site.

Translations

Translations of the word "backhoe" in other languages:

🇵🇹 retroescavadeira

🇮🇳 बैकहो

🇩🇪 Baggerlader

🇮🇩 backhoe

🇺🇦 екскаватор-навантажувач

🇵🇱 koparko-ładowarka

🇯🇵 バックホー

🇫🇷 rétrocaveuse

🇪🇸 retroexcavadora

🇹🇷 kazıcı yükleyici

🇰🇷 백호

🇸🇦 جرافة حفارة

🇨🇿 rypadlo-nakladač

🇸🇰 rypadlo-nakladač

🇨🇳 反铲挖土机

🇸🇮 bager-nakladač

🇮🇸 gröfubíll

🇰🇿 экскаватор-жүк тиегіш

🇬🇪 ექსკავატორ-ჩამტვირთავი

🇦🇿 ekskavator-yükleyici

🇲🇽 retroexcavadora

Etymology

The term 'backhoe' originated in the early 1950s and is a combination of the words 'back' (referring to the rear arm of the equipment) and 'hoe' (referring to the digging bucket). Backhoes revolutionized the construction industry by providing a versatile and efficient way to excavate and dig in various terrains.

See also: hoe.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,265 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.