Hypernym

tracked vehicle 1

noun

a self-propelled vehicle that moves on tracks

tractor 1

noun

a wheeled vehicle with large wheels; used in farming and other applications

Member_meronym

heavy equipment 1

noun

heavy-duty vehicles, specially designed for executing construction tasks, most frequently ones involving earthwork operations.

loader 3

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English

Definition

a heavy equipment machine used in construction to move aside or load materials such as asphalt, demolition debris, dirt, snow, etc. into or onto another type of machinery.

Examples

1.A loader is not the most efficient machine for digging as it cannot dig very deep below the level of its wheels, like a backhoe can.

Synonyms

Hyponym

backhoe loader 1

noun

a heavy equipment vehicle that consists of a tractor like unit fitted with a shovel/bucket on the front and a small backhoe on the back.

Member_holonym

heavy equipment 1

noun

heavy-duty vehicles, specially designed for executing construction tasks, most frequently ones involving earthwork operations.

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