excavation

kuoppa, kaivanto

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louhinta puhekieltä The act of excavating, or of making hollow, by cutting, scooping, or digging out a part of a solid mass.
puhekieltä A cavity formed by cutting, digging, or scooping.
puhekieltä An uncovered cutting in the earth, in distinction from a covered cutting or tunnel.
puhekieltä The material dug out in making a channel or cavity.
puhekieltä Archaeological research that unearths buildings, tombs and objects of historical value.
puhekieltä A site where an archaeological exploration is being carried out.
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