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excavation

UK
/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/

Translations

excavationnoun
excavations
pl
UK
/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/
fouilleTerme courant, surtout en archéologie et pour l’action de dégager un terrain.
The excavation of the ancient ruins took several months to complete.
La fouille des ruines antiques a pris plusieurs mois.
excavationSens général, notamment en contexte technique ou archéologique.
The excavation revealed a number of artifacts from the Roman era.
L’excavation a révélé plusieurs artefacts de l’époque romaine.
Additional translations
creusementSens plus général de creuser ou de réaliser un ouvrage dans le sol.
cavitéPour une cavité ou un creux formé par le travail de fouille.
Synonyms
digging
excavating
unearthing
dismantling
exhumation
site
dig
quarrying
excavationadjective
UK
/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "excavation equipment").
Additional translations
excavatoireEmploi technique, surtout dans les contextes professionnels ou administratifs.

Definitions

excavationnoun
The action or process of digging, especially when something specific is being uncovered or removed from the ground.
The excavation of the ancient ruins took several months to complete.
A site that is being or has been excavated.
The excavation revealed a number of artifacts from the Roman era.
A cavity formed by cutting, digging, or scooping.
The excavation for the new swimming pool was completed last week.
excavationadjective
Relating to or used in excavation; pertaining to the digging or removal of earth.
The contractor brought in additional excavation machinery to speed up the project.
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