uitgraven

Definitions of uitgraven
  1. verb
    extract (something such as stones) from or as if from a quarry
    synonyms: blootleggen, steenhouwen, steken
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    aanboren, aanspreken, benutten, melken, profiteren, utiliseren
    draw from; make good use of
  2. verb
    dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies
    synonyms: blootleggen
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    type of:
    opbreken, opdelven, opdiepen, opduiken, opgraven, opvissen, uitspitten
    find by digging in the ground
  3. verb
    dig out from underneath earth or snow
    synonyms: opdiepen, opvissen, steken
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    type of:
    afhelpen, bevrijden, ontstoppen, vrijmaken
    free or remove obstruction from
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