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EXCAVATOR Synonyms

There are 6 synonyms of the word excavator. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word excavator. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for EXCAVATOR

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digger
nounn
noun

• a laborer who digs

• a machine for excavating

shovel
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle

• the quantity a shovel can hold

• a fire iron consisting of a small shovel used to scoop coals or ashes in a fireplace

• a machine for excavating

verb

• dig with or as if with a shovel

backhoe
nounn
noun

• an excavator whose shovel bucket is attached to a hinged boom and is drawn backward to move earth

bulldozer
verb, nounv, n
noun

• large powerful tractor; a large blade in front flattens areas of ground

trencher
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• someone who digs trenches

• a wooden board or platter on which food is served or carved

power shovel
nounn
noun

• a machine for excavating

Best Hypernyms For EXCAVATOR

Here is a list of related hypernyms for excavator, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
machine apparatus equipment vehicle workingman workman
Phrases (2)
working manworking person

Alternatives for DIGGER

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