gravedigger
nounUK /ˈɡɹeɪvˌdɪɡ.ə(ɹ)/ · US /ˈɡɹeɪvˌdɪɡ.əɹ/
Etymology From grave + digger.
1
A person employed to dig graves.
2
A necrophore, or burying beetle.
- Related terms
- sexton
noun — 2 senses
UK /ˈɡɹeɪvˌdɪɡ.ə(ɹ)/ · US /ˈɡɹeɪvˌdɪɡ.əɹ/
Etymology From grave + digger.
A person employed to dig graves.
A necrophore, or burying beetle.
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