test pit
Exploratory ground hole
A test pit is a small excavation dug to examine subsurface conditions before larger construction or archaeological work begins.
Engineers dig test pits to assess soil composition, drainage, and foundation suitability.
Archaeologists use them to determine whether a site warrants full excavation: We dug several test pits across the field to look for artifacts.
- excavationAct of unearthing
- trenchLong narrow excavation
- digUnearth by shoveling
- dig siteArchaeological excavation location
- shovelTool for moving earth
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