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excavator

ex·ca·va·tor

UK/ˈɛkskəˌveɪtə/ US/ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɚ/ uncommon

noun

1.

a workman who excavates for foundations of buildings or for quarrying

2.

a machine for excavating

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Origin

From excavate + -or.

Phrases

  • dragline excavator
  • excavator operator
  • mini excavator
  • spoon excavator

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