excavation
nounfeminine/iʃkɐvɐˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
es·ca·va·ção
Definition
The action or process of excavating; a cavity or hole resulting from this action.
The excavation for the new swimming pool is almost complete.
The archaeological excavation revealed an ancient settlement.
Common collocations
archaeological excavationexcavation siteexcavation worktrench excavation
Etymology
Do latim 'excavatio, -onis', de 'excavare' (cavar).