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backfiller

noun
back·​fill·​er
plural -s

Definition of backfiller 

1 : a machine for backfilling

2 : a worker who moves backfilling material

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First Known Use of backfiller

1916, in the meaning defined at sense 1

History and Etymology for backfiller

backfill entry 1 + -er

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