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