Meaning of the word excavate in English

What does excavate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

excavate

US /ˈek.skə.veɪt/

UK /ˈek.skə.veɪt/

to make a hole or channel by digging

Example:

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They plan to excavate the site for ancient artifacts.

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The machine can excavate large amounts of earth quickly.

Synonym:

dig unearth mine quarry bore

to reveal or uncover by digging

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Archaeologists hope to excavate ancient ruins at the site.

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The team worked tirelessly to excavate the buried treasure.

Synonym:

uncover reveal disinter exhume