דילול עצמות

English translation: Removal of bones

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Hebrew term or phrase:דילול עצמות
English translation:Removal of bones
Entered by: Akiva Brest (X)

14:28 Nov 3, 2010
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Hebrew term or phrase: דילול עצמות
Appears in a newspaper article talking about bulldozers razing an ancient cemetery. Sentence says
ובימים אלו אף הוחל בדילול עצמות
What exactly is the construction crew doing?
Garsan
Israel
Local time: 12:43
Removal of bones
Explanation:
This in my opinion would be the most logical explanation
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Akiva Brest (X)
Israel
Local time: 12:43
Grading comment
I used this and added a note to my editor. I wonder whether there's a more precise translation. Next time I run into a grave robber I'll have to ask.
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5Removal of bones
Akiva Brest (X)


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Removal of bones


Explanation:
This in my opinion would be the most logical explanation

Akiva Brest (X)
Israel
Local time: 12:43
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Native speaker of: Native in EnglishEnglish, Native in HebrewHebrew
PRO pts in category: 12
Grading comment
I used this and added a note to my editor. I wonder whether there's a more precise translation. Next time I run into a grave robber I'll have to ask.
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