noun
- plural of backhoe; excavating machines with a digging bucket on the end of a hinged boom
Examples
- The construction crew brought in three backhoes to dig the foundation.
- Backhoes are commonly used for digging trenches and moving dirt.
- The city uses backhoes to clear debris after storms.
- Two backhoes worked side by side to excavate the building site.
- The rental company has several backhoes available for construction projects.
- Backhoes can also be used to load trucks with soil and gravel.