backhoe

back·hoe

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [bak-hoh]
- /ˈbækˌhoʊ/
- /ˈbæk.ˌhəʊ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bak-hoh]
- /ˈbækˌhoʊ/

Definitions of backhoe word

countable noun backhoe A backhoe is a large vehicle which is used for moving large amounts of earth. 3
noun backhoe a mechanical excavator with an extension consisting of a bucket on an extending arm, which can be used to scoop up earth as it is drawn back towards the machine 3
noun backhoe the extending arm and bucket of this type of excavator 3
verb backhoe to dig with a backhoe 3
noun backhoe a power-driven excavating vehicle with a hinged bucket at the end of a long, jointed arm: it digs by drawing the bucket toward the power unit 3
noun backhoe the digging mechanism of this vehicle 3

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Origin of backhoe

First appearance:

before 1940

One of the 7% newest English words

First recorded in 1940-45; back1 + hoe

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Parts of speech for Backhoe

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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backhoe popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for backhoe

noun backhoe

grader — a person or thing that grades.
bulldozer — A bulldozer is a large vehicle with a broad metal blade at the front, which is used for knocking down buildings or moving large amounts of earth.
bulldozer — A bulldozer is a large vehicle with a broad metal blade at the front, which is used for knocking down buildings or moving large amounts of earth.
digger — a person or an animal that digs.
earthmover — a vehicle, as a bulldozer, for pushing or carrying excavated earth from place to place.

All 5 Synonyms of backhoe