power shovel

• Engin de terrassement lourd, généralement une grande excavatrice ou un bulldozer, utilisé pour creuser, soulever et déplacer de grands volumes de terre, de roches ou de déblais dans la construction et l'exploitation minière.

A heavy-duty piece of earthmoving equipment, typically a large excavator or bulldozer, used for digging, lifting, and moving large quantities of soil, rock, or debris in construction and mining.

1. Heavy excavation machineB2formal

   A large machine with a bucket attached to a boom, used for digging and moving earth, rocks, and other materials in construction and mining.

   Pelle mécanique (excavatrice)

   • The construction crew used a power shovel to dig the foundation.
   • A massive power shovel was brought in to clear the debris.
   • The operator skillfully maneuvered the power shovel into position.