English Explanatory Dictionary

steam shovel

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An excavating machine designed to effect a shovelling action through steam power.
  2. Any excavating machine of similar design, no matter how powered.
verb
  1. To excavate (a place, or something from a place) using a steam shovel.
  2. To operate a steam shovel.

Pronunciation

/ˈstiːm ˌʃʌvl̩/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-steam shovel.wav /ˈstim ˌʃʌv(ə)l/

Word forms

steam shovel steam shovels steam shoveling steam shovelling steam shoveled steam shovelled steam-shovel

Etymology

From steam + shovel.

Synonyms

power shovel

Related words

mechanical shovel
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