steam shovel

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Noun

steam shovel (plural steam shovels)

1. An excavating machine designed to effect a shovelling action through steam power.
2. Any excavating machine of similar design, no matter how powered.

   Synonyms: power shovel

Related terms

• excavator
• steam power
• steam engine
• steam tractor
• steam locomotive
• steam roller

Translations

• German: Dampfschaufel, Dampfbagger

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