Dozers

/ˈdoʊzərz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dozer; bulldozers or heavy construction vehicles, or informally, people or things that doze.

Etymology

From 'doze' (to sleep lightly) plus '-er' (making one who does something), then pluralized with '-s.' Can also be shortened from 'bulldozer,' where 'dozer' alone references the powerful pushing action.

Kelly Says

Bulldozers are called 'dozers' because they 'doze' the earth—pushing it aside in a powerful, relentless way, like someone dozing off without thinking about it!

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