Ausgrabung — meaning in English
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English meaning
- dig verb To move earth aside, typically with a tool, in order to make a hole.
- excavation noun The act of digging out earth to create a hole, trench, or foundation.
- pit noun A hole or hollow in the ground.
Senses
Ausgrabung is used for these senses in English:
- dig An archeological or paleontological investigation, or the site where such an investigation is taking place.
- excavation (uncountable) The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
- excavation (countable) Something uncovered by archaeological excavation.
dig — full definition
- verb To move earth aside, typically with a tool, in order to make a hole.
- verb To search for information; to investigate.
- verb (informal) To like or appreciate something.
- noun A site where an archaeological excavation is taking place.
- noun A sarcastic or critical remark aimed at someone.
excavation — full definition
- noun The act of digging out earth to create a hole, trench, or foundation.
- noun An archaeological dig, or the site where one is taking place.
- noun A hollow or pit produced by digging.