excavator
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/ˈekskəveɪtər/
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/ˈekskəveɪtə(r)/
A large, powerful machine used to dig and move large amounts of dirt or rubble.
The construction site was filled with the loud noise of the excavator as it dug into the ground.
建設現場は、地面を掘る際にエクスカベーターから大きな騒音が聞こえていました。
A person who digs into the ground to search for buried artifacts or remains of historical significance.
The archaeologist was an experienced excavator, carefully uncovering ancient pottery from the site.
考古学者は経験豊富な発掘者であり、現場から古代陶器を慎重に掘り起こしていました。