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(archaeology) 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.

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shovel test

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(archaeology) 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.

Japanese Meaning

（考古学）短時間でシャベルやモロタルを用いて、狭い範囲・浅い深さで素早く実施し、地下に考古学的に重要な遺物が存在するかどうかを判断するための試掘法。

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工事を進める前に、考古学チームは予定されている基礎の下に遺物があるかどうかを確認するために試掘を行った。

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(archaeology) 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.