<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(Used with object) to make hollow by removing the inner part; make a hole or cavity in; form into a hollow, as by digging.<ul><li>Example: The ground was excavated for a foundation.</li><li>To make (a hole, tunnel, etc.) by removing material.</li><li>To dig or scoop out (earth, sand, etc.).</li><li>To expose or lay bare by or as if by digging; unearth.</li><li>Example: To excavate an ancient city.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>