EXCAVATION
Scrabble letter values: E1X8C3A1V4A1T1I1O1N1 = 22
Definition
- noun the act of digging. — synonyms: digging, dig
- noun the site of an archeological exploration. — synonyms: dig, archeological_site
- noun a hole in the ground made by excavating.
- noun the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth. — synonyms: mining
Examples
- “there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton”
- “they set up camp next to the dig”