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re-ˈexcavate, v. [re- 5 a.] trans. To excavate again. So re-excaˈvation.
1851Lyell Elem. Geol. x. 119 Thus the original valleys might have been re-excavated. Ibid. 120 The filling up and re-excavation of the valleys. 1873J. Geikie Gt. Ice Age xxiv. 317 Rivers..re-excavated the gravels that were laid down during the previous period. |