ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Excavator

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Excavator is a noun meaning A person who excavates.

Meaning

A person who excavates.

More Meanings

  1. A vehicle, often on tracks, used to dig ditches etc.
  2. A curette used to scrape out pathological material.

Example Sentences

the excavators of an ancient Egyptian tomb

Word Forms

Synonyms for excavator

Depending on context, synonyms include digger, shovel.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include digger, shovel, excavation, bulldozer, dragline, excavationist.

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