excavation (Meaning)
excavation (n)
the act of digging
the site of an archeological exploration
a hole in the ground made by excavating
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
excavation (n.)
The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
A cavity formed by cutting, digging, or scooping.
An uncovered cutting in the earth, in distinction from a covered cutting or tunnel.
The material dug out in making a channel or cavity.
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excavation Sentence Examples
- The archaeological excavation unearthed ancient artifacts that shed light on a forgotten civilization.
- The construction workers began the excavation for the foundation of the new building.
- The paleontologists carefully conducted the excavation to uncover dinosaur fossils.
- Archaeologists meticulously documented their findings during the excavation of an ancient burial site.
- The team of volunteers assisted in the excavation of the historic landmark.
- The excavation of the underground tunnel was a challenging and time-consuming process.
- The excavation site was closed to the public due to safety concerns.
- The excavation revealed a treasure trove of well-preserved artifacts, providing valuable insights into the past.
- The historical society organized a tour of the excavation site for interested visitors.
- The excavated remains of the ancient city offered clues about its layout, architecture, and daily life.
FAQs About the word excavation
the act of digging, the site of an archeological exploration, a hole in the ground made by excavating, the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earthThe
trench, valley, trough, gutter, cave, furrow, pit, ditch, cavity, cavern
bulge, rise,projection, protuberance, projection, convexity, protuberance, mound, protrusion, protrusion
The archaeological excavation unearthed ancient artifacts that shed light on a forgotten civilization.
The construction workers began the excavation for the foundation of the new building.
The paleontologists carefully conducted the excavation to uncover dinosaur fossils.
Archaeologists meticulously documented their findings during the excavation of an ancient burial site.
