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excavator

/ˈɛkskəveɪtə/

/ˈɛkskəˌveɪtər/

excavatornoun

excavators

/ˈɛkskəveɪtə/

/ˈɛkskəˌveɪtər/

Translations

экскаватор

The excavator dug a deep trench for the new pipeline.

Экскаватор вырыл глубокую траншею для нового трубопровода.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

excavatoradjective

/ˈɛkskəveɪtə/

/ˈɛkskəˌveɪtər/

Used attributively to modify another noun, e.g., “excavator bucket”.

Definitions

Relating to or designed for an excavator.

The contractor ordered an excavator bucket and other excavator attachments.