The list below shows the origins of Mackenzie as well as things modernly associated with the name Mackenzie such as celebrities named Mackenzie. Origin and Meaning of Mackenzie. Mackenzie is a name of Scottish origin, and it means Son of Kenneth. It's a name commonly given to both boys and girls.
DEFINITION of 'Shovel Ready'. A phrase describing the status of a project that is considered to be in the advanced stages of development. Shovel-ready implies that the project can be begun by laborers and is past the planning stages. BREAKING DOWN 'Shovel Ready'.
backhoe - an excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is drawn backward to move earth. dredge - a power shovel to remove material from a channel or riverbed. machine - any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks. steam shovel - a power shovel that is driven by steam.