1. a large machine used for moving earth, such as a bulldozer or excavator

Examples

• The construction crew brought in several earthmovers to level the building site.
• A massive earthmover cleared the debris from the landslide.
• The mining company purchased new earthmovers for the excavation project.
• Road construction requires powerful earthmovers to grade the terrain.
• The earthmover’s tracks left deep impressions in the muddy ground.
• Workers operated the earthmover carefully around the underground utilities.