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backhoe

[bak-hoh] / ˈbækˌhoʊ /


NOUN
excavator
Synonyms


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“But when we ask for a backhoe to help in our searches, there is never one available,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times ● May 17, 2026

Festival-goers can compete for the title of best welder, crane operator or backhoe loader -- or be crowned the "Oildorado Queen."

From Barron's ● Oct. 20, 2025

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

Winters, he endured temperatures so extreme they could crack a backhoe.

From Seattle Times ● Apr. 11, 2024

Old Johnny Mercer was chewing up the earth with a backhoe.

From Each Little Bird That Sings by Deborah Wiles


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