Word
excavator
Phoneticsex·ca·va·tor
US/ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɝ/
UK/ˈɛkskəvˌeɪtɐ/
Definition
n. a large machine with a big bucket on the end that digs into the ground. You see these on construction sites or when building new roads.
n. a heavy-duty machine used for digging, lifting, and moving large volumes of earth or rock. Typically features a rotating cab and a mechanical arm with a bucket or hydraulic claw.
Examples
“The excavator is digging a deep hole for the new house.”
“A massive excavator arrived at the site to clear the rubble before the foundation work could begin.”
“While the front loader handles lighter materials, the excavator is essential for reaching deep into the earth to extract minerals or prepare the terrain for heavy infrastructure.”
Examples
simple
“The excavator is digging a deep hole for the new house.”
contextual
“A massive excavator arrived at the site to clear the rubble before the foundation work could begin.”
complex
“While the front loader handles lighter materials, the excavator is essential for reaching deep into the earth to extract minerals or prepare the terrain for heavy infrastructure.”
Real-World Examples
“An excavator clears rubble after the East Wing of the White House was demolished on Oct.” “A 97-year-old woman, Guna Maya Bohara, survived the flash floods and was rescued using an excavator.” Word family
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