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

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The Times of India

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