earthmover
|earth/mov/er|
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🇺🇸
/ˈɜrθˌmuvər/
🇬🇧
/ˈɜːθˌmuːvə/
machine moving earth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'earthmover' originates from the combination of 'earth' and 'mover', where 'earth' refers to the soil or ground and 'mover' indicates a machine that moves.
Historical Evolution
'earthmover' was formed in modern English by combining 'earth' and 'mover' to describe machines that move large quantities of soil.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a machine that moves earth', and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/01/28 10:58