grondverzetmachine

Definitions of grondverzetmachine
  1. noun
    a machine for excavating
    synonyms: bulldozer, excavateur, graafmachine, graafwerktuig, grondschuiver, shovel, spa, spade
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    types:
    baggermachine, baggermolen, baggerschip, baggerschuit, moddermolen
    a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed
    type of:
    automaat, machine
    any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
  2. noun
    a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
    synonyms: bulldozer, grondschuiver, schop, shovel, spa, spade
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    types:
    hoosvat, schepspade, schepvat
    the shovel or bucket of a dredge or backhoe
    kolenschep, kolenschop
    a hand shovel for shoveling coal
    schop
    a sturdy hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot
    type of:
    handgereedschap
    a tool used with workers' hands
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