Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
ditchdigger
noun
/ˈdɪtʃˌdɪɡər/
Definition
A person who digs ditches, typically as part of their job in construction or landscaping.
Examples
- The ditchdigger worked tirelessly to prepare the ground for the new drainage system.
- During the summer, the local ditchdigger was busy with several projects around town.
- Despite the tough labor, the ditchdigger took pride in his work and the difference it made to the community.
Meaning
A ditchdigger is someone employed to excavate ditches for various purposes, including drainage, irrigation, or utility installation.
Synonyms
- Excavator
- Excavation technician
- Laborer
