definition of JCB from Oxford Dictionaries Online


	Email Cite Text size: A A Print options: Example sentences Synonyms Categories JCB Syllabification: On Off Entry from World dictionary Pronunciation:/ʤeɪsiːˈbiː/ noun British trademark a type of mechanical excavator with a shovel at the front and a digging arm at the rear Origin: 1960s: the initials of J. C. Bamford, the makers category of people or things having common characteristics View entry operated by machine or machinery View entry large machine for digging and moving earth View entry machine or part of machine having similar shape or function View entry break up and move earth with tool or machine View entry each of two upper limbs of human body from shoulder to hand View entry back part of something, especially building or vehicle View entry Meaning entity » object » artifact » device » mechanism Subject Professions » Building » Civil Engineering Click any link to see words in that category		More words in this category borehole borrow pit Brunel, Sir Marc Isambard cold-weld coquina cumec dam² degree day embankment I.Mun.E. interference fit Izod test jetty lap² lap-weld pier redundancy roadroller subframe working load

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