The bulldozer
Example: Bulldozer moves large amounts of soil during construction
Definition
"The bulldozer" is a powerful construction machine equipped with a large metal blade in front, used to push large amounts of soil, sand, rubble, or other materials during construction and earthmoving tasks.
Etymology
The word "bulldozer" combines "bull," referring to strength and force, with "doze," an old term meaning to strike or push. It originated in the late 19th century, initially describing a strong dose of punishment before being applied to the heavy machinery known for pushing earth.
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"The bulldozer" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Construction - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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