Noun
/ˈɛkskəˌveɪtɪd tæŋk/
An "excavated tank" refers to a tank that has been created through the process of excavation, which involves digging or removing soil or other materials to create a space. This term is commonly used in contexts related to construction, engineering, and environmental management. The frequency of use can vary but is generally more prominent in technical and written contexts rather than in everyday oral speech.
While "excavated tank" itself is not widely used in idiomatic expressions, the components can be part of expressions related to construction or excavation. Below are some idiomatic phrases that include related concepts.
Они выкапывали компромат на своих оппонентов во время кампании.
Burying the hatchet: This expression means to make peace after a conflict.
После месяцев вражды две стороны решили похоронить топор войны.
On the cutting edge: Referring to being at the forefront of innovation or progress.
The word "excavate" comes from the Latin excavare, meaning "to hollow out," which is composed of ex- (out of) + cavare (to hollow). The word "tank" has roots in the Middle English tanke, also derived from the Latin tanca, meaning a receptacle for liquids. Together, they describe a liquid-holding structure that is created by hollowing out earth.