grav

/græv/

Definitions

1. verb

to dig or excavate, especially for minerals or fossils

“The geologist grav for hours to find the perfect specimen.”

2. noun

a place where minerals or fossils can be found or extracted

“The team discovered a new grav with valuable gemstones.”

3. noun

a device for measuring the acceleration due to gravity

“The scientist used a grav to calculate the gravitational force on the object.”

Synonyms

  • dig
  • excavate
  • mine

Antonyms

  • bury