Answer: excavating

AnswerCrossword Clue
EXCAVATINGMaking hollow, in a way
EXCAVATINGBringing up, in a way
excavatingExtract (material) from the ground by digging
excavatingMake (a hole or channel) by digging
excavatingEXCAVATE, to dig out
excavatingRemove earth carefully and systematically from (an area) in order to find buried remains
excavatingReveal or extract (buried remains) in this way
excavatingDig out material from (the ground)