noun🔗ShareThe 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." "archaeologygeologyhistoryactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA cavity formed by cutting, digging, or scooping."Construction workers made large excavations to lay the foundation for the new building. "archaeologygeologybuildinghistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn uncovered cutting in the earth, in distinction from a covered cutting or tunnel."Construction workers made large excavations to prepare the ground for the new building's foundation. "archaeologygeologyhistoryenvironmentbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe material dug out in making a channel or cavity."The construction workers removed the excavations from the large hole they dug for the building's foundation. "archaeologygeologyhistoryenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareArchaeological research that unearths buildings, tombs and objects of historical value."The excavations at the ancient Roman city revealed well-preserved houses and tools. "archaeologyhistorybuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA site where an archaeological exploration is being carried out."The excavations near the old city walls revealed pottery fragments and ancient tools. "archaeologyhistorygeologyplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading