die Planierraupe
Translation
bulldozer, crawler tractor
Examples
Die Planierraupe ebnet das Gelände.
The bulldozer is levelling the ground.
Grammar Patterns
to level ((sth.)) with the bulldozer mit der Planierraupe et4 ebnen They are levelling the road with the bulldozer.
Similar Words
der Bagger (excavator), der Kran (crane)
Etymology
A compound word from 'planieren' (to level, to grade) and 'Raupe' (caterpillar, referring to the tracks). Literally a 'levelling caterpillar'.
Memory Tips
Think of a giant 'caterpillar' ('Raupe') that 'plans' or flattens the earth. The 'Raupe' part refers to the caterpillar tracks.