Synonyms for

Diggers

Verb / ˈdɪgɜ:z / Another word for diggers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Diggers are people or machines that dig or excavate the ground.

Synonyms & similar words

powershovel shovel excavator digger excavators shovels backhoes bulldozers trenchers earthmovers gravediggers miners ploughs spades tractors trowels tunnellers ditchers grubbers mulchers pickaxes scrapers

Example sentences

  1. The diggers are digging a foundation for the new house.
  2. Grandpa and I are going to use the diggers to plant some trees.
  3. The construction workers are using a big digger to dig a tunnel.
  4. The archaeologists used tiny diggers to uncover the ancient ruins.
  5. The miners operate massive diggers to extract coal from the ground.

Quotes

  • I'm a digger, and I dig deep to get the job done. - Daniel Cormier
  • I've been a digger and a bricklayer and a truck driver. I've shovelled shit and shoveled snow and done everything. - Sam Elliott
  • Being a digger driver wasn't on my list of things to do, but I ended up doing it and I loved it. - Katie Price

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