Excavation

Synonyms of excavation

• trenching
• digging
• dredging

Antonyms of excavation

• concealment
• covering
• filling

Collocations of excavation

archaeological excavation

Frequency: 80 %

The team conducted an archaeological excavation at the ancient site.

excavation site

Frequency: 70 %

The archaeologists discovered a new excavation site in the valley.

deep excavation

Frequency: 60 %

The construction workers dug a deep excavation for the foundation of the building.

excavation equipment

Frequency: 50 %

The workers used heavy excavation equipment to dig up the road.

excavation process

Frequency: 45 %

The excavation process involved careful planning and documentation.

Idiomatic Expressions for excavation

• Phrase: dig your own grave
  Meaning: to do something that will ultimately lead to your own downfall or harm
  Usage: By lying to his boss, he was essentially digging his own grave in the company.