Backhoe and Shovel

Backhoe

Backhoe noun - An excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is drawn backward to move earth.
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Shovel and backhoe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Shovel" instead a noun "Backhoe".

Shovel

Shovel noun - A hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle.
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Backhoe and shovel are semantically related. You can use "Backhoe" instead a noun "Shovel".

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