Plural for the action of unearthing something, especially from an archaeological site
“Discovery of fossils in the field requires actively searching likely deposits and careful excavation of bones.”
Plural for the act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging
“A deep excavation into the ground will be required to create additional floor space to meet increasing space requirements for parking.”
Plural for a site that is being or has been excavated
“This bronze calf was covered in silver and was found in the excavation of a pagan temple in Ashkelon.”
Plural for a long, narrow ditch or hole dug in the ground
Plural for the process or industry of obtaining coal or other minerals from a mine
Plural for the floor of a building which is partly or entirely below ground level
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