1. a large excavating machine with a hinged bucket on the end of an articulated arm, used for digging

Examples

• The construction crew used a backhoe to dig the foundation.
• A backhoe can move large amounts of dirt quickly.
• The backhoe operator carefully excavated around the water pipes.
• They rented a backhoe to clear the drainage ditch.
• The yellow backhoe worked all morning on the road project.
• A backhoe is essential equipment for most construction sites.