excavators
nounUK /ˈekskəveɪtəz/
US /ˈekskəveɪtərz/
Big machines with a long arm and a bucket that dig up dirt and rocks.
The excavators dug a deep hole for the new swimming pool.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. People or animals that dig up ground or remove earth.
The excavators uncovered ancient pottery at the site.
3. Tools or devices used for digging or hollowing out.
Dental excavators help dentists remove decay from teeth.
4. A person who uncovers information by careful searching.
The journalists were excavators of hidden facts.