1. a large machine used for digging earth, sand, or other materials
2. a person who excavates or digs, especially at an archaeological site

Examples

• The excavator cleared the construction site in just two days.
• A yellow excavator worked steadily to dig the foundation.
• The archaeological excavator carefully brushed dirt from the ancient pottery.
• Heavy excavators were brought in to remove debris after the landslide.
• The experienced excavator discovered several Roman coins at the dig site.
• Construction crews used an excavator to create the new pond.
• The lead excavator supervised the team uncovering the burial site.