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excavator

UK
/ˈɛkskəveɪtə/
US
/ˈɛkskəˌveɪtər/

Translations

excavatornoun
excavators
Pl.
UK
/ˈɛkskəveɪtə/
US
/ˈɛkskəˌveɪtər/
The excavator dug a deep trench for the new pipeline.
Экскаватор вырыл глубокую траншею для нового трубопровода.
Synonyms
digger
earthmover
backhoe
shovel
bulldozer
excavatoradjective
UK
/ˈɛkskəveɪtə/
US
/ˈɛkskəˌveɪtər/
Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., “excavator bucket”.

Definitions

excavatornoun
A large, heavy construction machine used for digging and moving earth, typically consisting of a boom, dipper, bucket, and cab on a rotating platform.
The construction crew used an excavator to dig the foundation for the new building.
A person who digs up or uncovers something, especially an archaeologist who excavates historical sites.
The team of excavators discovered ancient artifacts buried beneath the ruins.
excavatoradjective
Relating to or designed for an excavator.
The contractor ordered an excavator bucket and other excavator attachments.
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