Word: Dozer
Definition: A "dozer" is a noun that refers to a large, powerful machine used in construction and earthmoving. It has a big blade at the front that can push and flatten areas of ground, making it useful for building roads, moving dirt, and clearing land.
Usage Instructions: - The word "dozer" is often used in the context of construction or heavy machinery. - You can use it in sentences to describe the machine's function or the work being done.
Example Sentence: "The construction crew used a dozer to clear the land before building the new highway."
Advanced Usage: In more technical discussions, you might hear terms like "bulldozer" to specify the type of dozer. "Dozer" can also be used in phrases like "dozer operator" to refer to the person who drives the machine.
Word Variants: - Bulldozer: This is a specific type of dozer that has a wide, flat blade. It is the most common type people refer to when they say "dozer". - Dozing (verb): The act of operating a dozer.
Different Meanings: 1. Informally, "dozer" can also refer to someone who is sleepy or sluggish, but this usage is less common. 2. In some contexts, "dozer" can refer to a person or thing that is very large and heavy.
Synonyms: - Bulldozer - Earthmover - Grader (another type of construction machine, but used differently)
Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:While there are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that use "dozer," you might hear related phrases in construction contexts, such as: - "Get the dozer in gear" (meaning to start working with the dozer). - "Push dirt" (referring to the action of the dozer moving earth).
Summary: A "dozer" is a powerful construction machine used to move and flatten ground.