bulldozer
Bulldozer (noun) means a heavy tracked vehicle fitted with a large blade at the front, used for clearing or levelling ground. Example: “A bulldozer cleared the site before construction began.”
How to use bulldozer
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe heavy machine used to clear land, or an overbearing person who steamrolls others.
Word forms
bulldozered past tense, bulldozers plural, bulldozers singular
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Etymology
Originally coined in 1870s Louisiana for someone who intimidated others by force; the earthmoving machine was later named after that sense, figuratively.
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What does “bulldozer” mean?
The word “bulldozer” means a heavy tracked vehicle fitted with a large blade at the front, used for clearing or levelling ground. In plain terms, the heavy machine used to clear land, or an overbearing person who steamrolls others.
How do you pronounce “bulldozer”?
“Bulldozer” is pronounced BUUL-doh-zuh (/ˈbʊlˌdoʊzɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “bulldozer” in a sentence?
Here is “bulldozer” used in a sentence: “A bulldozer cleared the site before construction began.”
What is another word for “bulldozer”?
Words with a similar meaning to “bulldozer” include blade.
What part of speech is “bulldozer”?
“Bulldozer” is a noun.
Where does the word “bulldozer” come from?
The word “bulldozer” dates back to around 1870. Originally coined in 1870s Louisiana for someone who intimidated others by force; the earthmoving machine was later named after that sense, figuratively.
How many meanings does “bulldozer” have?
“Bulldozer” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a heavy tracked vehicle fitted with a large blade at the front, used for clearing or levelling ground.