Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dozer

noun

/ˈdoʊ.zər/

Definition

A dozer is a powerful machine equipped with a broad, elevated blade at the front, used for moving earth and other materials in construction and earthmoving operations.

Examples

The construction crew used a dozer to level the ground before building the foundation.
After the storm, the dozer was brought in to clear fallen trees from the road.
Dozers are often used in mining operations to shift large amounts of earth quickly.

Meaning

The term ‘dozer’ colloquially refers to a bulldozer, which is essential in construction sites for tasks such as clearing land, grading, and transporting soil or debris.