Archaeological Excavation Terminology

noun an act of searching through or scrubbing a surface

verb to clean or scrub thoroughly

• The archaeologists had to scour the entire site for any artifacts.
• I had to scour the whole house looking for my keys.
• I had to scour the internet to find the best deals on vacation packages.
• She had to scour her memory to remember where she had put the important documents.

noun solid material that settles to the bottom of a liquid

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• The sediment at the bottom of the lake provides valuable information about its history.
• I accidentally kicked up some sediment while walking along the riverbank.
• Don't worry about that sediment, just stir it up and keep going.
• The sediment of past experiences can shape our future decisions.