Backhoe

Pronunciation: /bæk.hoʊ/

Definitions of backhoe

noun a type of heavy equipment used for digging and moving large amounts of earth

Example Sentences

A1 A backhoe is a type of heavy equipment used for digging.

A2 The construction workers used a backhoe to dig a trench.

B1 The backhoe operator skillfully maneuvered the machine to clear the debris.

B2 The backhoe's hydraulic system allows for precise control during excavation.

C1 The company invested in a new backhoe with advanced technology for increased efficiency.

C2 The backhoe's versatility makes it a valuable asset on large construction sites.

Examples of backhoe in a Sentence

formal The construction company used a backhoe to dig the foundation for the new building.

informal Hey, can you bring the backhoe over to help with this digging job?

slang I'll hop on the backhoe and get this job done in no time.

figurative She used her intelligence as a backhoe to dig deep into the problem and find a solution.

Grammatical Forms of backhoe

• plural: backhoes
• comparative: more backhoe
• superlative: most backhoe
• present tense: backhoe
• future tense: will backhoe
• perfect tense: has backhoed
• continuous tense: is backhoeing
• singular: backhoe
• positive degree: backhoe
• infinitive: to backhoe
• gerund: backhoeing
• participle: backhoed

Origin and Evolution of backhoe

First Known Use: 1950 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'backhoe' originated from the combination of the words 'back' and 'hoe', referring to a type of excavating equipment with a digging bucket attached to the back of a tractor.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a specific type of digging equipment, 'backhoe' has evolved to become a generic term for a variety of digging machines with a bucket attached to the back.