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- [boo l-doh-zer]
- /ˈbʊlˌdoʊ zər/
- /ˈbʊlˌdəʊ.zər/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [boo l-doh-zer]
- /ˈbʊlˌdoʊ zər/
Definitions of bulldozer word
- countable noun 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. 3
- noun bulldozer a powerful tractor fitted with caterpillar tracks and a blade at the front, used for moving earth, rocks, etc 3
- noun bulldozer a person who bulldozes 3
- noun bulldozer a tractor with a large, shovel-like blade on the front, for pushing or moving earth, debris, etc. 3
- noun bulldozer a large, powerful tractor having a vertical blade at the front end for moving earth, tree stumps, rocks, etc. 1
- noun bulldozer a person who intimidates or coerces. 1
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Origin of bulldozer
First appearance:
before 1875 One of the 25% newest English words
1875-80, Americanism; 1925-30 in the sense “tractor”; origin uncertain. See bulldoze
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Parts of speech for Bulldozer
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
bulldozer popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% 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".
bulldozer usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for bulldozer
noun bulldozer
- ruffian — a tough, lawless person; roughneck; bully.
- tyrant — a sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly.
- browbeater — to intimidate by overbearing looks or words; bully: They browbeat him into agreeing.
- intimidator — to make timid; fill with fear.
- tormentor — a person or thing that torments.
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