Thursday, January 03, 2008

Word of the day: Excavate

ex·ca·vate v.
1. vti to remove earth or soil by digging or scooping out
2. vti to make a hole or cavity in something by removing the material inside
3. vti to dig in a place carefully and methodically, taking notes about procedures, conditions, and finds, with a view to uncovering objects of archaeological interest
4. vt to form a shape or cavity by hollowing
5. vti to discover or uncover something valuable by effort

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