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backhoe

[bak-hoh] / ˈbækˌhoʊ /


NOUN
excavator
Synonyms


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As a backhoe cleared broken pieces of heavy walls, the siblings picked tirelessly through the mountain of tangled rubble.

From Barron's Jul. 1, 2026

Hundreds of people had now gathered to watch the backhoe operate.

From Barron's Jun. 28, 2026

He said crews were trained to stop work when they find tree roots and switch from using a backhoe to digging by hand to protect them.

From Los Angeles Times Feb. 17, 2026

On Friday, a gray and red backhoe moved piles of trash and other items into a large blue dumpster.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 19, 2025

Amarante cackled, hugging the wheel with all his might, aiming the backhoe westward.

From "The Milagro Beanfield War" by John Nichols




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