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excavated

UK
/ˈɛkskəveɪtɪd/
US
/ˈɛkskəveɪtɪd/

Translations

excavatedadjective
more excavated
Comp.
most excavated
Super.
UK
/ˈɛkskəveɪtɪd/
US
/ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɪd/
The archaeologists carefully examined the excavated site for ancient artifacts.
Les archéologues ont examiné soigneusement le site excavé à la recherche d’artefacts anciens.
Additional translations
fouilléSurtout en contexte archéologique.
Synonyms
dug
unearthed
exhumed
removed
disinterred
excavateverb

excavated

Past Simple

excavated
Past Simple
excavated
Past Participle
excavating
Gerund
UK
/ˈɛkskəveɪt/
US
/ˈɛkskəveɪt/
creuserVerbe le plus courant en usage général.
The construction crew will excavate a trench for the new pipeline.
L’équipe de construction va creuser une tranchée pour le nouveau pipeline.
excaverTerme soutenu, courant en archéologie et en travaux publics.
The archaeologists plan to excavate the ancient burial site next summer.
Les archéologues prévoient d’excaver le site funéraire ancien l’été prochain.
Additional translations
creuserEmploi plus général, valable quand il s’agit d’enlever de la terre ou de pratiquer une excavation.
Synonyms
mine
unearth
remove
exhume
delve
hollow out
burrow
dig

Definitions

excavatedadjective
Hollowed out or formed by digging or removing earth.
The archaeologists carefully examined the excavated site for ancient artifacts.
excavateverb
To dig out and remove earth or other material from a site, especially for the purpose of discovering artifacts or remains.
The archaeologists plan to excavate the ancient burial site next summer.
To make a hole or channel by digging.
The construction crew will excavate a trench for the new pipeline.
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