Definitions
There are 4 meanings of the word
Excavates.
Excavates - as a verb
Recover through digging
Example: "Schliemann excavated troy"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
unearthHypernyms (Closely Related)
bring outrevealunveilHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Find by digging in the ground
Example: "I dug up an old box in the garden"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dig upturn upHypernyms (Closely Related)
obtainHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Form by hollowing
Example: "Carnegie had a lake excavated for princeton university's rowing team"
Example Sentences
"The archaeologist excavates the ancient ruins to uncover artifacts."
"The construction crew excavates the site to prepare for the building foundation."
"The paleontologist carefully excavates the fossils from the dig site."
"The mining company excavates the earth to extract valuable minerals."
"The construction crew excavates the old foundation before building a new house."
Word Game Points
Is EXCAVATES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, excavates is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
EXCAVATES has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.
Is EXCAVATES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, excavates is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordEXCAVATES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.
Is EXCAVATES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, excavates is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordEXCAVATES has a WORDFEUD points total of 18.