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earth mover

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noun

  1. a machine, such as a bulldozer, that is used for excavating and moving large quantities of earth

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The final shot has an earth mover bulldozing a field outside the town.

From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2019

In this Sept. 19, 2018, photo released by Cape Fear River Watch, an earth mover is used to repair one of several breaches in a ruptured coal ash landfill at the L.V.

From Fox News • Sep. 21, 2018

An earth mover, a Humvee, a tank, an armored personnel carrier.

From Reuters • Jan. 18, 2016

Police say the Komatsu earth mover fell about 60 feet and landed in the lake, where it was found with icicles hanging from its treads.

From Washington Times • Dec. 3, 2014

The nose of Bianchi’s car, which is still traveling at a high speed, appears to submarine underneath the rear of the earth mover.

From Forbes • Oct. 7, 2014