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power shovel

noun

  1. 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 ).


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Word History and Origins

Origin of power shovel1

First recorded in 1905–10
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Example Sentences

The next time he went into Mallorysport, he decided, he was going to shop around for a good power-shovel.

Dave Questell's construction crew began at once on the water tank, using a power shovel to dig the foundation.

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