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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBulldozer
/ˈbʊlˌdoʊ.zɚ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A large, powerful machine equipped with a broad, flat blade used for moving earth and debris.
"The construction crew used a bulldozer to clear the site for the new building." - 2
A person or entity that forcefully pushes through obstacles or opposition.
"In negotiations, he acted like a bulldozer, pushing his agenda without regard for others' opinions."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the American English slang term 'bull-dose' in the late 19th century, originally meaning a large and forceful application of medicine or punishment. By the early 20th century, the term shifted to describe heavy tracked tractors equipped with a substantial metal blade used for pushing earth and leveling terrain.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Bulldozer" is said worldwide
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bulldozer
Transliteration: bulldozer
"Le bulldozer a été utilisé pour niveler le terrain."
Bagger
Transliteration: ˈbaːɡɐ
"Der Bagger wurde eingesetzt, um den Boden zu bewegen."
bulldozer
Transliteration: bulldozer
"Il bulldozer ha rimosso la terra dal cantiere."
bulldozer
Transliteration: bulldozer
"El bulldozer se utilizó para limpiar el terreno."
bulldozer
Transliteration: bulldozer
"O bulldozer foi usado para mover a terra."
बुलडोज़र
Transliteration: bulldozer
"बुलडोज़र का उपयोग निर्माण स्थल को साफ करने के लिए किया गया।"
推土机
Transliteration: tuī tǔ jī
"推土机被用来清理建筑工地。"
불도저
Transliteration: buldojeo
"불도저는 건설 현장을 정리하는 데 사용되었습니다."
ブルドーザー
Transliteration: burudōzā
"ブルドーザーは建設現場の整地に使われました。"
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