front loader
"Front loader" can refer to either a type of washing machine or a piece of heavy machinery, each defined by the location of their operational access points.
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Definition
B1Laundry
(household)A washing machine where clothes are loaded and unloaded through a door on the front.
Example
- She prefers using a front loader because it is more energy-efficient.
B2Construction
(technical)A vehicle with a large scoop at the front used for digging and moving materials.
Example
- The construction site was busy with front loaders moving soil and gravel.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "front loader":
front-end loadertop loaderfront loadspeed loaderfront endloading bay