01 n. The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
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The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
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A cavity formed by cutting, digging, or scooping.
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An uncovered cutting in the earth, in distinction from a covered cutting or tunnel.(Engin.)“The delivery of the excavations at a distance of 250 feet.” — E. L. Corthell.