Definitions

1. verb

to uncover or dig out something that is buried or hidden

“The archaeologists excavated the ancient city to study its ruins.”

2. verb

to create or produce something by digging or uncovering

“The artist excavated a hidden talent for sculpture.”

3. verb

to remove or uncover something from a hidden place

“The detective excavated the evidence from the crime scene.”

4. noun

the act or process of digging or uncovering something

“The excavation of the new highway was a complex process.”