power shovel

A large, usually mobile earthmoving machine having a boom and a hinged bucket for excavating. Also called steam shovel.

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pow′er shov`el

any self-propelled shovel for excavating earth, ore, or coal with a dipper that is powered by a diesel engine or electric motor. Compare shovel (def. 2).

[1905–10]

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Noun

power shovel - a machine for excavating

digger, excavator, shovel

backhoe - an excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is drawn backward to move earth

dredge - a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed

machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

steam shovel - a power shovel that is driven by steam

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