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Long exposure to this condition would, in time, open passages in the embankment, and it is certain that there would be cavings in its interior.

From ASCE 1193: The Water-Works and Sewerage of Monterrey, N. L., Mexico The 4th article from the June, 1911, Volume LXXII, Transactions of the American Society of Civil Engineers. Paper No. 1193, Feb. 1, 1911. by Conway, George Robert Graham

He turned around again to the pile of cavings that barred his way from the surface, and dug like a madman with his bare hands.

From Astounding Stories of Super-Science, June, 1930 by Bates, Harry

Continuous winter work was provided for the men, and a daily supply of fresh straw for chaff-cutting and bedding, besides fresh chaff and rowens or cavings for stock throughout the winter.

From Grain and Chaff from an English Manor by Savory, Arthur H.

As they neared him, Asher sprang to his feet, backing up against the pile of cavings beside the Miner.

From Astounding Stories of Super-Science, June, 1930 by Bates, Harry