excavator

• Substantivo que designa tanto a pessoa que faz escavações para fundações, pedreiras ou projetos semelhantes, quanto a máquina usada para cavar e mover terra.

A noun referring to either a person who performs excavation work for foundations, quarries, or similar projects, or a machine designed for digging and moving earth.

1. Construction machineB1formal

   A large, heavy machine equipped with a bucket and arm, used for digging and moving earth or other materials.

   Escavadeira

   • The excavator dug a deep trench for the new pipeline.
   • Workers operated the excavator to clear the construction site.
   • A yellow excavator was parked near the building site.

   Sinônimosbackhoediggerpower shovel

2. Worker who excavatesB2formal

   A person whose job is to dig or remove earth, typically for building foundations or quarrying.

   Cavador

   • The excavator carefully removed the soil around the ancient ruins.
   • Experienced excavators are needed for this archaeological dig.
   • The excavator used a shovel to clear the debris.

   Sinônimosdiggernavvy