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excavator

ex·ca·va·tor [ ékskə vàytər ] (plural ex·ca·va·tors)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. mechanical digger: a large machine with a hinged metal bucket attached to a hydraulic arm, used to move large quantities of earth or soil or for lifting

2. digger: a person or animal that digs or hollows something out, especially somebody engaged in archaeological excavation

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