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dig

/dɪɡ/ /dɪd͡ʒ/

Meanings
noun
An archeological or paleontological investigation, or the site where such an investigation is taking place.

Examples :

"The archaeologists carefully documented their dig site. "
archaeology geology history science essential

Related Words

Illustration interesting

interesting verb

/ˈɪnt(ə)ɹɛstɪŋ/ /ˈɪnt(ʃ)ɹɛstɪŋ/

To engage the attention of; to awaken interest in; to excite emotion or passion in, in behalf of a person or thing.

"The new museum exhibit really interested me in ancient Egyptian history. "

Illustration archaeologists

archaeologists noun

/ˌɑːrkiˈɒlədʒɪsts/ /ˌɑːrkiˈɑːlədʒɪsts/

Someone who studies or practises archaeology.

"Archaeologists carefully dig in the dirt, looking for clues about past civilizations. "

Illustration archeological

archeological adjective

/ˌɑːrkiəˈlɑdʒɪkəl/ /ˌɑːrkiəˈlɔdʒɪkəl/

Relating to the science or research of archaeology.

"The museum displayed archeological artifacts found near the ancient city. "

Illustration investigation

investigation noun

/ɪnˌvɛstəˈɡeɪʃən/

The act of investigating; the process of inquiring into or following up; research, especially patient or thorough inquiry or examination

"Despite thorough investigation, the perpetrator of the attacks remains unknown."

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successfully adverb

/səkˈsɛsfəli/

In a successful manner; with success; without failing.

"He successfully climbed the mountain."

Illustration quarterback

quarterback noun

/ˈkwɔːrtərbæk/ /ˈkwɔːɾərbæk/

An offensive back whose primary job is to pass the ball in a play.

"The quarterback threw a long pass to the wide receiver during the school football game. "

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excavations noun

/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃənz/ /ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃnz/

The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.

""The archeologists' excavations revealed ancient pottery and tools buried deep underground." "

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intercepting verb

/ˌɪntərˈsɛptɪŋ/ /ˌɪnɾərˈsɛptɪŋ/

To stop, deflect or divert (something in progress or motion).

"The police intercepted the package of stolen goods while it was in transit."

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construction noun

/kənˈstɹʌkʃən/

The process of constructing.

"Construction is underway on the new bridge."

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distinction noun

/dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/

That which distinguishes; a single occurrence of a determining factor or feature, the fact of being divided; separation, discrimination.

"The teacher emphasized the distinction between a noun and a verb. "

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grandfather noun

/ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈɡɹæn(d)ˌfɑðɚ/

A father of someone's parent.

"My grandfather helped me with my math homework. "

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laboriously adverb

/ləˈbɔː.ɹi.əs.lɪ/ /ləˈbɔɹ.i.əs.li/

With great expenditure of effort, in a manner requiring much labor.

"The heavy man laboriously climbed the steep mountain, pulling himself up inch by inch."