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excavation

UK
/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/

Translations

excavationnoun
excavations
pl
UK
/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/
The excavation for the new building's foundation took several weeks.
Выемка для фундамента нового здания заняла несколько недель.
The excavation of the trench was necessary for the pipeline installation.
Копка траншеи была необходима для установки трубопровода.
The excavation of the ancient city revealed many artifacts.
Раскопки древнего города обнаружили множество артефактов.
Additional translations
земляные работы
раскоп
Synonyms
unearthing
dismantling
excavating
digging
quarrying
dig
site
exhumation
excavationadjective
UK
/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/
US
/ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "excavation equipment").

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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