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Excavating: meaning, definitions and examples

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excavating

 

[ ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

archaeology

The process of removing earth to uncover archaeological remains, such as artifacts, structures, or human remains.

Synonyms

digging, disinterring, unearthing

Examples of usage

  • Archaeologists are excavating a site that dates back to the Bronze Age.
  • The team spent weeks excavating the ancient burial ground.
  • After excavating the area, they found a well-preserved Roman mosaic.
Context #2 | Verb

construction

The act of digging and removing material from the ground to create a space for building foundations or infrastructure.

Synonyms

digging, dredging, shoveling

Examples of usage

  • The construction crew is excavating the site for the new shopping center.
  • Excavating the land revealed the presence of underground utilities.
  • The excavation process is crucial before laying the groundwork for the building.

Translations

Translations of the word "excavating" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escavando

🇮🇳 खुदाई

🇩🇪 ausgraben

🇮🇩 menggali

🇺🇦 розкопки

🇵🇱 wykopywanie

🇯🇵 発掘する

🇫🇷 excavation

🇪🇸 excavando

🇹🇷 kazı

🇰🇷 발굴

🇸🇦 التنقيب

🇨🇿 výkopové práce

🇸🇰 výkopové práce

🇨🇳 挖掘

🇸🇮 izkopavanje

🇮🇸 uppgröftur

🇰🇿 қазу

🇬🇪 ამოღება

🇦🇿 qazıntı

🇲🇽 excavación

Etymology

The word 'excavate' originated from the Latin word 'excavatus', which means 'to hollow out'. It first appeared in English in the 16th century. The practice of excavation has been essential in fields such as archaeology, construction, and mining, allowing humans to uncover hidden treasures, create foundations for buildings, and extract valuable resources from the earth.

See also: excavation, excavator.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,156, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.