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retract
Construction; Heavy & civil
The mechanism by which a dipper shovel bucket, crane boom or similar equipment is pulled out of the digging or pulled within itself.
right side
Construction; Heavy & civil
Right side of shovel is to operator’s right when operator is seated at controls and is facing forward with attachment over front of lower frame.
ripper
Construction; Heavy & civil
An accessory mounted on the rear of a dozer or grader used to loosen soil and soft rock.
rock
Construction; Heavy & civil
The hard, firm, and stable parts of the earth's crust. Any material which requires blasting before it can be dug by available equipment.
rule of thumb
Construction; Heavy & civil
A statement or formula that is not exactly correct, but is accurate enough for use in rough figuring.
saddle block
Construction; Heavy & civil
In a dipper shovel, the boom swivel block through which the stick slides when crowded or retracted.
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