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Excavator

usgb/ˈekskəveɪtər/Volume
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Construction Context

Primarily used to describe heavy construction equipment, not small tools.

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The workers operated a massive excavator to prepare the foundation.
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Variety of Sizes

Excavators come in various sizes for different jobs, from huge to mini.

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They used a mini excavator for landscaping in the narrow backyard.
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Not Always Literal

Can be used metaphorically to describe any thorough searching or digging process.

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The detective was like an excavator delving into the case.
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