excavating
/ˈɛkskəveɪtɪŋ/
digging, unearthing
📚 Meanings
- 1.
The action of digging a hole or channel in the ground, especially with a machine or tool.
"They are excavating the site for the new building."
- 2.
The action of uncovering something by digging away and removing earth.
"Archaeologists are excavating ancient artifacts."
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The construction crew is currently excavating a large pit for the skyscraper's foundation.
The construction crew is currently digging a large pit for the skyscraper's foundation.
Archaeologists have been excavating the ancient city ruins for decades, uncovering incredible artifacts.
Archaeologists have been digging up the ancient city ruins for decades, uncovering incredible artifacts.
Excavating in sensitive historical areas requires great care and precision.
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How do you pronounce excavating?
excavating is pronounced [/ˈɛkskəveɪtɪŋ/]. You can hear a native pronunciation on Smoveth.
What does excavating mean?
excavating means "digging, unearthing". See the meanings and examples higher up on the page for the full picture.
How difficult is excavating?
excavating is a Intermediate-level word.
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Example: "The construction crew is currently excavating a large pit for the skyscraper's foundation." — used to mean "digging, unearthing".
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