excavator

noun

ex·ca·va·tor ˈek-skə-ˌvā-tər

: one that excavates

especially : a power-operated shovel

Examples of excavator in a Sentence

The excavators found ancient tools at the site.

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The Lunar excavator is planned for deployment in the 2030 timeframe. —

Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025 The investigators returned to the scene on Friday, Jan. 17, and nothing was found, even after authorities moved a storage shed and used an excavator to search. —

Charna Flam, People.com, 18 Jan. 2025 Her disappearance prompted a multi-day search by excavators and rescue teams. —

David Chiu, People.com, 14 Dec. 2024 In the coming weeks, crews will bring in excavators and construction equipment to clear the muddy sediment deposits and debris that build up at the bottom of the canal. —

John Leos, The Arizona Republic, 30 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for excavator