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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

excavating

/ɛɡˈskeɪ.və.tɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does excavating mean?

verb

The act of digging or removing soil, rocks, or other materials from a site, typically to uncover or expose something buried or hidden. The process of digging or removing material from a site, often using heavy machinery.

Example

"The archaeologists were excavating a new site in search of ancient artifacts."

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