Excavate and Scratch

Excavate

Excavate verb - To hollow out or form (something) by removing earth.
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Synonyms for Excavate

Scratch and excavate are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Scratch" instead a verb "Excavate".

Nearby Words: excavation, excavator, excavating

Scratch

Scratch verb - To damage by rubbing against a sharp or rough surface.

Excavate and scratch are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Excavate" instead a verb "Scratch".

Nearby Words: scratched, scratchy, scratching
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