payloader

[ pey-loh-der ]

noun

1. a heavy, wheeled vehicle with a large, movable blade or scoop at the front.

Word History and Origins

Origin of payloader¹

First recorded in 1950–55; payload + -er ¹

Example Sentences

The dump truck and payloader were owned by On the Level Construction, from Grafton.

From Washington Times

The patrol says 65-year-old Danny Howard, of Grand Forks, was working at the landfill Saturday afternoon when a dump truck and a payloader struck him.

From Washington Times

The operator of the payloader was not hurt.

From Washington Times

Officials say the payloader was attempting to push start the unoccupied dump truck.

From Washington Times

NJ.com reports that the North Bergen police department says 31-year-old Angelo Maietta of Bayonne was hit by a payloader at Lincoln Recycling in North Bergen just before 10:30 a.m.

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