excavation
//ˌɛkskəˈveɪʃən//
Noun
excavationSingular
excavationsPlural
1
The act or process of digging out earth, rock, or other material from the ground.
The excavation of the tunnel took several months.
2
A hole or cavity formed by digging.
The workers filled the excavation with concrete.
3
An archaeological site where systematic digging is carried out to uncover artifacts and remains.
The excavation revealed ancient pottery and tools from thousands of years ago.