excavations
(noun)
ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃənz
Definitions
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The action or process of excavating.
The delicate dance of uncovering whispers of the earth's forgotten tales.Example: The excavations revealed ancient artifacts.
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Sites where archaeological digging occurs.
Places where time's hidden threads are gently teased from the soil's embrace.Example: The team visited several excavations in the valley.
Origin
Late Middle English, from the Latin 'excavationem', from 'excavare' meaning 'to hollow out'.
Synonyms
digging, unearthing, removal
Antonyms
filling, covering, burying