English Explanatory Dictionary

shovel test

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An excavation unit of small extent and shallow depth, made quickly with a shovel or trowel to determine whether archeologically significant material is present below the ground surface.
verb
  1. To examine a site or area using one or more small excavation units.

Word forms

shovel test shovel tests shovel testing shovel tested
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