Example: Els arqueòlegs van excavar per trobar antigues restes.
Definition
"Excavar" means to dig or remove earth carefully, often to uncover objects or remains buried underground. It is commonly used in historical and archaeological contexts, such as when archaeologists excavate to find ancient artifacts or ruins.
The word "excavar" comes from the Latin verb 'excavare,' which means 'to hollow out' or 'to dig out.' It combines 'ex-' meaning 'out' and 'cavare' meaning 'to make hollow.' Did you know that this root is also related to the English word 'cave,' referring to a hollow place?
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