TechnologyAugust 9, 2026
payloaders
PAY-loh-derz
Definition
Heavy construction vehicles or large machines specifically designed for loading earth, rocks, or other materials into trucks or containers.
Etymology
The word is a compound of 'payload' (the cargo carried by a vehicle) and the suffix '-er' (denoting a person or thing that performs an action). It emerged in the mid-20th century to specifically describe machinery used for the mechanical loading of materials.
In the news
The article mentions that there are no payloaders available at a construction site, which has left the area in a state of disrepair and prone to encroachments.
Water supply disruption to continue in Siddharth Nagar areas as PHED switches pipelines
Read the full article ↗The Times of India