Word
digger
Phoneticsdig·ger
US/ˈdɪɡɝ/
UK/dˈɪɡɐ/
Definition
n. a large machine used for moving earth or making holes in the ground. You usually see them at construction sites.
n. a heavy construction vehicle or machine designed for excavating earth. Often used as a synonym for an excavator in British English.
Examples
“The digger is making a deep hole for the new house.”
“Construction workers used a large digger to clear the site before they could start laying the foundation.”
“The archaeological team had to pause their work when the digger accidentally uncovered a series of stone walls that appeared to predate the medieval ruins.”
Examples
simple
“The digger is making a deep hole for the new house.”
contextual
“Construction workers used a large digger to clear the site before they could start laying the foundation.”
complex
“The archaeological team had to pause their work when the digger accidentally uncovered a series of stone walls that appeared to predate the medieval ruins.”
Usage
Commonly used in British and Australian English to refer to any earth-moving machinery.
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