steam shovel

/ˌstim ˈʃʌvəl/
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Other forms: steam shovels

Definitions of steam shovel
  1. noun
    a power shovel that is driven by steam
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    type of:
    digger, excavator, power shovel, shovel
    a machine for excavating
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