excavator
nounfeminine/iʃ.kɐ.vɐ.ˈðo.ɾɐ/medium
es·ca·va·do·ra
Definition
A 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.
The excavator was used to dig the foundation for the new building.
They brought in a large excavator to clear the landslide.
Common collocations
excavator operatorhydraulic excavatorwheeled excavatorto hire an excavator
Etymology
Derivação de 'escavar' + sufixo '-dora' (formador de nomes de máquinas).