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Dutch
Etymology
From Middle Dutch opgravinge. Equivalent to opgraven + -ing.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈɔpˌxraː.vɪŋ/
- Hyphenation: op‧gra‧ving
Noun
opgraving f (plural opgravingen, diminutive opgravinkje n)
- (archaeology) excavation, dig
Daarom wordt nu deze unieke opgraving onder de waterspiegel gedaan.- That's why this unique excavation is now being conducted below sea level.
- disinterment, exhumation