El bulldozer
Example: El bulldozer va moure la terra al lloc de construcció.
Definition
"El bulldozer" is a large, powerful machine equipped with a broad metal blade used primarily in construction to push large quantities of soil, sand, rubble, or other materials. It is essential for earthmoving tasks on construction sites.
Etymology
The term "el bulldozer" comes from English, combining 'bull' (suggesting strength) and 'doze' (meaning to push or crush). It was adopted into Catalan to describe this strong earthmoving vehicle that 'pushes' materials with force. Did you know? The word originally referred to a person who bullied or forced others, which fits the machine’s powerful action.
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"El bulldozer" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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