power shovel

pow·er shov·el

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pou-er shuhv-uh l]
- /ˈpaʊ ər ˈʃʌv əl/
- /ˈpaʊə(r) ˈʃʌv.əl/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pou-er shuhv-uh l]
- /ˈpaʊ ər ˈʃʌv əl/

Definition of power shovel words

noun power shovel any self-propelled shovel for excavating earth, ore, or coal with a dipper that is powered by a diesel engine or electric motor. Compare shovel (def 2). 1

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Origin of power shovel

First appearance:

before 1905

One of the 15% newest English words

First recorded in 1905-10

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Parts of speech for Power shovel

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power shovel popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for power shovel

noun power shovel

earthmover — a vehicle, as a bulldozer, for pushing or carrying excavated earth from place to place.

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