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Meaning of
excavation
in English
excavation
us
//ɪkˈskævˌeɪ.ʃən//
uk
//ɪkˈskæv.ʃən//
#uncommon
Plural
excavations
Definitions
Noun
digging
out
a
solid
mass
;
creating
a
cavity
The
construction
team
began
the
excavation
of
the
foundation
for
the
new
building
.
uncovering
historical
objects
or
buildings
The
archaeological
team
conducted
an
excavation
to
uncover
the
ancient
temple
.
a
hollowed-out
area
or
cavity
The
excavation
in
the
side
of
the
mountain
created
a
large
cavern
.
an
uncovered
earth
cutting
The
excavation
site
revealed
a
network
of
old
tunnels
and
passageways
.
an
archaeological
site
(
under
exploration
)
The
excavation
at
the
ancient
city
has
been
ongoing
for
several
years
.
Compounds / Phrases
reexcavation