excavations

/EH0 K S K AH0 V EY1 SH AH0 N Z/

noun

1
The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
2
A cavity formed by cutting, digging, or scooping.
3
An uncovered cutting in the earth, in distinction from a covered cutting or tunnel.
4
The material dug out in making a channel or cavity.
5
Archaeological research that unearths buildings, tombs and objects of historical value.
6
A site where an archaeological exploration is being carried out.

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