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1. excavation

noun. ['ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən'] the act of digging.

Etymology

  • excavation (English)
  • excavatio (Latin)
  • excavo (Latin)

2. excavation

noun. ['ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən'] the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth.

Etymology

  • excavation (English)
  • excavatio (Latin)
  • excavo (Latin)

3. excavation

noun. ['ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən'] a hole in the ground made by excavating.

Etymology

  • excavation (English)
  • excavatio (Latin)
  • excavo (Latin)
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