excavation
Excavation (noun) means the act of digging out earth to create a hole, trench, or foundation. Example: “Excavation for the new tunnel took almost a year.”
How to Use Excavation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of digging something out, or the hole/site left behind.
Word Forms
excavations plural
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_____ for the new tunnel took almost a year.
Etymology
From Latin excavatio, "a hollowing out," built on excavare (see "excavate").
Rhymes for excavation
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What does “excavation” mean?
The word “excavation” means the act of digging out earth to create a hole, trench, or foundation. In plain terms, the act of digging something out, or the hole/site left behind.
How do you pronounce “excavation”?
“Excavation” is pronounced ehks-kuh-VAYSHN (/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃn/ in IPA).
How do you use “excavation” in a sentence?
Here is “excavation” used in a sentence: “Excavation for the new tunnel took almost a year.”
What part of speech is “excavation”?
“Excavation” is a noun.
Where does the word “excavation” come from?
The word “excavation” comes from Latin. From Latin excavatio, "a hollowing out," built on excavare (see "excavate").
Is “excavation” a common word?
“Excavation” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “excavation” have?
“Excavation” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act of digging out earth to create a hole, trench, or foundation.