excavate
verbDivide excavate into syllables:
ex · ca · vate
How to pronounce excavate:
Definition of excavate:
- excavate (verb):
- to form a cavity or hole in
- to make a hole in something by digging into it or hollowing it out
Synonyms for excavate:
cutminequarrytunneltrenchhollowscoopshoveldredgedigShow 2 more
Antonyms for excavate:
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