Excavation

/ˌɛks.kəˈveɪ.ʃən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The process of digging out and removing earth, rock, or other materials from a site.

The excavation of the ancient ruins revealed many artifacts.

A site from which material has been excavated.

The excavation at the construction site was larger than expected.

A hole made by excavating.

They found a large excavation in the ground that was used for storage.

Late Latin excavatio, from excavare to hollow out.

excavation site

A specific location where excavation is being carried out.

archaeological excavation

The systematic uncovering of ancient artifacts by digging.

excavation plan

A detailed strategy for conducting an excavation, often involving excavation methods.

excavate

To dig out and remove material from a particular area.

excavator

A machine used for digging or moving large quantities of earth.

earthwork

A construction project that involves moving or manipulating soil or rock.

Digging deep into something.

That project was an excavation into the core issues of the problem.

To uncover hidden truths or secrets.

They did some serious excavation on the company's finances.