excavate


Definition: Meaning of, excavate in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈɛkskəveɪt /

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Prsesent Past Past Participle
excavate excavated excavated
Present Participle Third Person Singular
excavating excavates
[intransitive and transitive]
  1. if a scientist or ARCHAEOLOGIST excavates an area of land, they dig carefully to find ancient objects, bones etc
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  2. formal to make a hole in the ground by digging up soil etc
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