excavator
noun
a person or thing that excavates.
excavators
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pluralof excavator.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Hunterian said excavators in the 19th century occasionally swapped over remains from different coffins, with better preserved specimens placed in the most intact or ornate sarcophagi.
From BBC ● Oct. 23, 2026
Since July, hundreds of experts and soldiers have been working to unearth layers of remains at the park, aided by bulldozers, excavators and water pumps but often sifting through the mud by hand.
From Barron's ● Oct. 14, 2026
In 2024, Attanasio’s construction team was accused of using excavators to dig up sand from Broad Beach and carry it back to his property as part of a beachfront development.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026
Nepal’s army spokesman said Monday that army engineers had conducted a controlled explosion at the tunnel and excavators were being used to clear mud and debris at a depth of about 30 feet.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 4, 2026
After she goes, I turn on some kids’ songs about garbage trucks and excavators to block out the music from down the hall.
From "Keeping Pace" by Laurie Morrison
