Meaning of the word digger in English

What does digger mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

digger

US /ˈdɪɡ.ɚ/

UK /ˈdɪɡ.ɚ/

a person who digs

Example:

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The gold diggers hoped to strike it rich.

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He's a professional grave digger.

Synonym:

excavator miner tunneler

a machine used for digging, especially an excavator

Example:

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The construction site had a large digger at work.

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They used a mini digger to clear the garden.

Synonym:

excavator backhoe power shovel

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