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Meaning of steam shovel | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈstiːm ˌʃʌvl̩

Definitions

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

Equivalents

Deutsch Dampfbagger Dampfschaufel
Polski koparka parowa

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

steam table steam tractor steam train steam tunnel steam turbine steam wagon

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