power shovel

Synonyms:

digger, excavator, shovel

Types:

backhoe

an excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is drawn backward to move earth

dredge

a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed

steam shovel

a power shovel that is driven by steam

Type of:

machine

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks