backhoe
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/ˈbækhəʊ/
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/ˈbækhəʊ/
A machine with a digging arm in the front and a bucket on a stick that can swing around in the back. It's used for digging and moving dirt or rocks, often on construction sites.
The backhoe dug a deep hole for the foundation of the new building.
反铲挖掘机为新建筑的基础挖了一个深洞。