Definition of Shovel test

1. Noun. (archeology) 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. ¹

2. Verb. (archeology) To examine a site or area using one or more small excavation units. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Shovel Test

shove-it
shove along
shove ha'penny
shove halfpenny
shove off
shove the queer
shoved
shovel-nosed
shovel-ready
shovel board
shovel hat
shovel in
shovel out
shovel ready
shovel test
shovel tests
shovelard
shovelards
shovelbill
shovelbills
shovelboard
shovelboards
shovelbum
shovelbums
shoveled
shoveler
shovelers
shovelful
shovelfuls

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