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Excavation (Noun)

The act of digging; "there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton".

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The archaeological team began the excavation of the ancient city, carefully brushing away dirt and debris to reveal the ruins.
The construction crew's excavation of the site revealed a hidden underground tunnel that had been sealed for decades.
The museum's excavation team spent years uncovering the artifacts from the ancient civilization, which are now on display.
The excavation of the new subway line required the removal of tons of dirt and rock, causing significant disruptions to traffic.
The excavation of the dinosaur fossil was a painstaking process that required great care to avoid damaging the delicate bones.

The site of an archeological exploration; "they set up camp next to the dig".

Nouns denoting spatial position.

The team of archaeologists spent months planning the excavation of the ancient temple.
As the excavation progressed, the team uncovered a series of intricate stone carvings.
The excavation site was carefully cordoned off to prevent contamination of the artifacts.
A local expert was brought in to oversee the excavation and provide insight into the site's history.
The excavation revealed a previously unknown layer of ruins, dating back to the Bronze Age.

A hole in the ground made by excavating.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth.

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

The excavation of the mine was a complex process that required careful planning and execution.
Excavation of the coal seam was done using a combination of drilling and blasting techniques.
The company's excavation operations were halted due to concerns about the environmental impact.
Excavation of the iron ore deposit was expected to take several years to complete.
The excavation process was slowed down by the presence of hard rock formations in the area.