excavate

ex·ca·vate

verb \ˈek-skə-ˌvāt\

ex·ca·vat·edex·ca·vat·ing

Definition of EXCAVATE

transitive verb

: to form a cavity or hole in <an excavated wisdom tooth>

intransitive verb

: to make excavations or become hollowed out <an area of infarction in soft tissue often tends to excavate>