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excavator
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/iʃ.kɐ.vɐ.ˈðo.ɾɐ/es·ca·va·do·ra
Definition
1A heavy machine, usually on tracks or wheels, equipped with a bucket or shovel articulated at the end of a boom, used for digging, lifting, and moving large quantities of earth, debris, or other materials.
Usage examples
“The excavator was used to dig the foundation for the new building.”
“They brought in a large excavator to clear the landslide.”
Synonyms
Common combinations
excavator operatorhydraulic excavatorwheeled excavatorto hire an excavator