excavate

English

/ˈɛk.skə.veɪt/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To make a hole in (something); to hollow.
  • (transitive) To remove part of (something) by scooping or digging it out.
  • (transitive) To uncover (something) by digging.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin excavātus (hollowed out).

Origin

Latin

excavātus

Gloss

hollowed out

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