Definition of Excavation
Excavation
ex·ca·va·tion
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
The act of digging or removing earth or other materials to uncover something.
e.g. The archaeological team began the excavation of the ancient temple ruins.
(noun)
a site at which digging, cutting, and/or scooping takes place (or has taken place), leaving a hole or cavity;
e.g. She visited a precarious excavation in order to view their findings.
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