Bulldozer: meaning, definitions and examples

Typically used to describe a large, powerful machine used to move earth or rubble. It can also be used figuratively to describe a person who pushes through obstacles forcefully.

• The construction site was busy with the noise of a bulldozer clearing the land.
• She's a real bulldozer in meetings, always pushing her ideas through.

A shorter, more casual term for a bulldozer. Used in informal conversation or writing.

• Bring the dozer over here to level the ground.
• The dozer operator skillfully cleared the debris.

This word is used mainly for a type of bulldozer with tracks instead of wheels, which helps it move over rough terrain. It is more technical and less common in everyday language.

• The crawler can easily move through the muddy fields.
• Engineers recommended using a crawler for the unstable ground.

A general term for various types of heavy machinery that move large amounts of earth, including bulldozers and excavators. It's used broadly in construction and mining contexts.

• The earthmover was essential for the large-scale excavation project.
• Several earthmovers were on site to prepare the new road.