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Dig
dɪɡ
- break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, snout, etc.
"the boar had been digging for roots"
- make (a hole, grave, etc.) by breaking up and moving earth
"he took a spade and dug a hole"
- extract from the ground by breaking up and moving earth
"dug from the sand at low tide, many clam varieties are available all year round"
- excavate (an archaeological site)
"apart from digging a site, recording evidence is important"
- push or poke sharply
"he dug his hands into his pockets"
- search or rummage in a specified place
"Catherine dug into her handbag and produced her card"
- engage in research; conduct an investigation
"he had no compunction about digging into her private affairs"
- like, appreciate, or understand
"I really dig heavy rock"
like love adore take great pleasure in delight in enjoy appreciate be keen on understand comprehend follow
- an act or spell of digging
"a thorough dig of the whole plot"
- an archaeological excavation
- a push or poke with one's elbow, finger, etc.
"Ginnie gave her sister a dig in the ribs"
- a remark intended to mock or criticize
"she never missed an opportunity to have a dig at him"