Backhoe (Noun)
Meaning
An excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is drawn backward to move earth.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The construction crew used a backhoe to dig the foundation for the new building.
- A backhoe was required to excavate the area where the new swimming pool would be installed.
- The backhoe operator carefully maneuvered the machine to avoid damaging nearby pipes.
- After digging the trench, the backhoe was used to fill it back in with dirt.
- The landscape designer hired a contractor with a backhoe to help with the large garden renovation project.