Definition

A type of machine used for digging, moving, or transporting large amounts of soil or earth, often used in construction and road building.

Example

The construction crew used an earthmover to clear the site for the new building.

Conversation

Did you see that big earthmover at the construction site today?

Yeah, it looked really powerful!

I wonder how much dirt it can actually move in a day.

Probably a ton! Those machines are incredible.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Earthmover → It is formed from "earth" (from Old English "eorþe", meaning the ground or soil) and "mover" (from the verb "move", which comes from Latin "movere", meaning to change place or position). The word "earthmover" refers to a machine or person that moves earth or soil from one place to another.

Memory Tip

Think of 'earth' as the ground and 'mover' as someone or something that changes its position — an earthmover is a machine that moves the ground.

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