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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Steam shovel and backhoe are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Steam shovel" instead a noun "Backhoe".
Steam shovel
Steam shovel noun - A power shovel that is driven by steam.
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Synonyms for Steam shovel
Backhoe and steam shovel are semantically related. You can use "Backhoe" instead a noun phrase "Steam shovel".
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