Synonyms: excavation, mining
Definition: the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
Similar words: production
Definition: (economics) manufacturing or mining or growing something (usually in large quantities) for sale
Usage: he introduced more efficient methods of production
Synonyms: dig, digging, excavation
Definition: the act of digging
Usage: there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton
Similar words: creating by removal
Definition: the act of creating by removing something
Synonyms: excavation
Definition: a hole in the ground made by excavating
Synonyms: dig, archeological site, excavation
Definition: the site of an archeological exploration
Usage: they set up camp next to the dig
Similar words: site, land site
Definition: the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
Usage: a good site for the school