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dozer

|doz/er|

B2

🇺🇸

/ˈdoʊzər/

🇬🇧

/ˈdəʊzə/

light sleep or bulldozer

Etymology
Etymology Information

'dozer' originates from the English word 'doze,' which means 'to sleep lightly.'

Historical Evolution

'doze' transformed into the noun 'dozer' to describe someone who dozes or a machine that 'bulldozes.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a person who dozes,' but it evolved to also mean 'a bulldozer.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a person who dozes or naps.

The dozer was caught napping during the meeting.

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Noun 2

a bulldozer, a powerful tractor with a broad upright blade at the front for clearing ground.

The construction site was busy with the sound of dozers moving earth.

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Last updated: 2025/01/27 22:08