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Dig

dɪɡ

Dig definitions
verb
digging dug dig digs
  1. 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"

  2. 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"

  3. 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