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grouser

grouser

1 9.8
A metal bar on a bulldozer or tank track that helps it grip soft ground
  • noun
  • /ˈgraʊsər/
  • Specialized
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  • The vehicle is equipped with a grouser for better traction.

Examples

  • Mechanics inspected each grouser to ensure the tank could cross rough terrain safely.

  • The bulldozer's grouser helped it move through the muddy field.

  • Without a proper grouser, the excavator struggled to gain traction on the loose soil.

  • Many construction machines use grousers to navigate rough terrain.

  • The construction vehicle was fitted with grouser bars to improve traction on the muddy terrain.

  • To navigate the soft ground, workers installed new grouser bars on the heavy machinery.

  • The farmer added grouser projections to his tractor to ensure it could move through the uneven field.

Surface Forms

grouser singular
grousers plural

Etymology

Grouser for the metal bar on a vehicle track is easy to remember: think of it as a part that helps the machine grip the ground like a 'shoe' for the track. So a grouser gives extra traction on soft or rough ground.