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| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : eks-kuh-vey-shuh n |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛks kəˈveɪ ʃən |
Definition of excavation
Origin :- 1610s, "action of excavating," from Latin excavationem (nominative excavatio) "a hollowing out," noun of action from past participle stem of excavare (see excavate).
- noun site of digging; digging
- The lode descends steeply, and the excavation must follow its course.
- Extract from : « Hittel on Gold Mines and Mining » by John S. Hittell
- If it be as you suspect, I will know their reasons for making this excavation.
- Extract from : « The Pioneers » by James Fenimore Cooper
- As the tunnel was deepened a new method of excavation was employed.
- Extract from : « My Studio Neighbors » by William Hamilton Gibson
- Soon after, I descended from the tree, and went to the excavation.
- Extract from : « The Arabian Nights » by Unknown
- And it was Togi's excavation which brought Shann a first ray of hope.
- Extract from : « Storm Over Warlock » by Andre Norton
- Excavation in Palestine has failed to furnish examples of Hebrew work.
- Extract from : « Legends Of Babylon And Egypt » by Leonard W. King
- Falbe ceased digging his excavation in the pine-needles and looked up on Michael.
- Extract from : « Michael » by E. F. Benson
- Excavation for the next section of the foundation was proceeding rapidly.
- Extract from : « Still Jim » by Honor Willsie Morrow
- The brown water had risen an inch while he was in the excavation.
- Extract from : « Still Jim » by Honor Willsie Morrow
- A derrick was being spun along the cableway, just above the excavation.
- Extract from : « Still Jim » by Honor Willsie Morrow
Synonyms for excavation
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