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Excavator

usgb/ˈekskəveɪtər/Volume
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Primarily used to describe heavy construction equipment, not small tools. SlideThe workers operated a massive excavator to prepare the foundation.
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Variety of SizesPlay
Excavators come in various sizes for different jobs, from huge to mini. SlideThey used a mini excavator for landscaping in the narrow backyard.
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Can be used metaphorically to describe any thorough searching or digging process. SlideThe detective was like an excavator delving into the case.