backhoe
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of backhoe
Example Sentences
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“But when we ask for a backhoe to help in our searches, there is never one available,” he said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026
Festival-goers can compete for the title of best welder, crane operator or backhoe loader -- or be crowned the "Oildorado Queen."
From Barron's • Oct. 20, 2025
Their recollections echo earlier statements from residents who told the AP of hearing a backhoe and jackhammer overnight and seeing a convoy of FBI vehicles, including armored trucks.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 6, 2023
“Not a backhoe, cement truck or crane within miles,” Chris Book, the institute’s administrative director, said.
From New York Times • Jun. 25, 2023
A large yellow backhoe loomed in the distance.
From "The Parker Inheritance" by Varian Johnson
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