backhoe

English

/ˈbæk.həʊ/

noun
Definitions
  • A piece of excavating equipment consisting of a digging bucket or scoop on the end of an articulated arm, drawn backwards to move earth.
  • (chiefly) A multi-purpose tractor with a front-mounted loading bucket and a rear-mounted digging bucket.

Etymology

Compound from English back (mild drink, back, chaser) + English hoe (promontory).

Origin

English

hoe

Gloss

promontory

Kanji

崎, 埼

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