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excavation

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/iʃkɐvɐˈsɐ̃w̃/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.”

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