excavator — a large machine used for digging and moving earth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a large machine used for digging and moving earth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈekskəveɪtər/
Korean meaning: 굴삭기, 땅을 파고 흙을 옮기는 대형 기계
Korean pronunciation: **엑**스커베이터
Example Sentences
- The excavator accidentally dug up a time capsule from 1985 containing a Walkman and some disco records.
- Construction workers need proper training before operating heavy machinery like excavators.
- The archaeological team used a small excavator to carefully uncover the ancient ruins.
excavator
NOUN//ˈekskəveɪtər//
a large machine used for digging and moving earth
a large machine used for digging and moving earth
Excavator operator with calculator, coordinating with the elevator!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'excavatus(파내다)'에서 유래. 고고학자들이 유물을 파내던 것에서 시작되어 현대의 거대한 토목 기계까지 발전한 흥미로운 역사를 가지고 있습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The excavator accidentally dug up a time capsule from 1985 containing a Walkman and some disco records.”
“Construction workers need proper training before operating heavy machinery like excavators.”
“The archaeological team used a small excavator to carefully uncover the ancient ruins.”
“My neighbor's kid thinks our yellow excavator is a giant robot transformer in disguise.”
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