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.