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excavation

/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/ /ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃn̩/

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noun

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

Examples :

"The excavation of the backyard revealed a buried treasure chest. "

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noun

A cavity formed by cutting, digging, or scooping.

Examples :

"The excavation in the garden was too deep; the children could see the roots of the old oak tree. "

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noun

An uncovered cutting in the earth, in distinction from a covered cutting or tunnel.

Examples :

"The archaeological excavation revealed ancient pottery buried beneath the surface of the field. "

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noun

The material dug out in making a channel or cavity.

Examples :

"The pile of dirt near the construction site was the excavation from the new basement. "

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noun

Archaeological research that unearths buildings, tombs and objects of historical value.

Examples :

"The excavation team discovered a well-preserved ancient tomb during their archaeological research. "

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noun

A site where an archaeological exploration is being carried out.

Examples :

"The archaeology students spent the summer at the excavation site, carefully unearthing ancient pottery shards. "

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