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Noun — A piece of excavating machinery with a digging bucket on a hinged arm, mounted on a tractor.

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Etymology

From back + hoe.

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Frequently asked questions

What does “backhoe” mean?

The word “backhoe” means a piece of excavating machinery with a digging bucket on a hinged arm, mounted on a tractor. In plain terms, a digging machine with a bucket-tipped arm, commonly seen on construction and utility sites.

How do you pronounce “backhoe”?

“Backhoe” is pronounced BAK-hoh (/ˈbæk.həʊ/ in IPA).

How do you use “backhoe” in a sentence?

Here is “backhoe” used in a sentence: “A backhoe dug the trench for the new water line.”

What part of speech is “backhoe”?

Depending on how it is used, “backhoe” can be a noun and a verb.

How many meanings does “backhoe” have?

“Backhoe” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a piece of excavating machinery with a digging bucket on a hinged arm, mounted on a tractor.

Related words

JCB bobcat excavator front-end loader

Nearby words

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