Excavating Meaning

/ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɪŋ/
C1

Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.

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verbpresent participle and gerund of excavate

Archeologists have found pots of perfectly preserved honey while excavating an ancient Egyptian tomb.
Excavating human graves is just a part of what an archaeologist needs to do.
Archaeologists are excavating the ruined temples of this ancient civilization.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The workers are ____ the site for the new building foundations.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The construction crew is ____ the foundation for the new skyscraper downtown.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The workers are ____ the site for the new building foundations.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The construction crew is ____ the foundation for the new skyscraper downtown.

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