Definition of Digging in English :
Define Digging in English
Digging meaning in English
Meaning of Digging in English
Pronunciation of Digging in English
Digging pronunciation in English
Pronounce Digging in English
Digging
see synonyms of diggingNoun
1. dig, digging, excavation
the act of digging
Example Sentences:'there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton'
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Digging
see synonyms of diggingverbWord forms: digs, digging or dug
1. (when tr, often foll by up)
to cut into, break up, and turn over or remove (earth, soil, etc), esp with a spade
2.
to form or excavate (a hole, tunnel, passage, etc) by digging, usually with an implement or (of animals) with feet, claws, etc
to dig a tunnel
3. (often foll by through)
to make or force (one's way), esp by removing obstructions
he dug his way through the crowd
4. (tr; often foll by out or up)
to obtain by digging
to dig potatoes
to dig up treasure
5. (tr; often foll by out or up)
to find or discover by effort or searching
to dig out unexpected facts
6. (tr; foll by in or into)
to thrust or jab (a sharp instrument, weapon, etc); poke
he dug his spurs into the horse's side
7. (tr; foll by in or into)
to mix (compost, etc) with soil by digging
8. (transitive) informal
to like, understand, or appreciate
9. (intransitive) US slang
to work hard, esp for an examination
10. (intransitive) British informal
to have lodgings
I dig in South London
noun
11.
the act of digging
12.
a thrust or poke, esp in the ribs
13.
a cutting or sarcastic remark
14. informal
an archaeological excavation
noun
New Zealand informal short for Digger (sense 1)
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Digging
see synonyms of digging verb transitiveWord forms: dug or ˈdigging
1.
to break and turn up or remove (ground, etc.) with a spade or other tool, or with hands, claws, snout, etc.
2.
to make (a hole, cellar, one's way, etc.) by or as by doing this
3.
to uncover and get from the ground or another surface in this way
to dig potatoes, to dig a nail out of a board
4. US
to find out, as by careful study or investigation; unearth
usually with up or out to dig out the truth
5.
to thrust, jab, or prod
to dig an elbow into someone's ribs
6. US, Slang
a.
to understand
b.
to approve of or like
c.
to notice; look at
dig that shirt!
verb intransitive
7.
to dig the ground or any surface
8.
to make a way by or as by digging (through, into, under)
9. US, Informal
to work or study hard
noun
10.
the act of digging
11. Informal
a thrust, poke, nudge, etc.
12. Informal
a sarcastic comment; taunt; gibe
13.
an archaeological excavation or its site
14. [pl.] Chiefly British, Informal
living quarters; lodgings
digest
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Digging
see synonyms of diggingv. dug (dŭg), dig·ging, digs
v.tr.
1. To break up, turn over, or remove (earth or sand, for example), as with a shovel, spade, or snout, or with claws, paws or hands.
2.
a. To make or form by removing earth or other material: dig a trench; dug my way out of the snow.
b. To prepare (soil) by loosening or cultivating.
3.
a. To obtain or unearth by digging: dig coal out of a seam; dug potatoes from a field.
b. To obtain or find by an action similar to digging: dug a dollar out of his pocket; dug the puck out of the corner.
4. To learn or discover by careful research or investigation: dug up the evidence; dug out the real facts.
5. To force down and into something; thrust: dug his foot in the ground.
6. To poke or prod: dug me in the ribs.
7. Sports To strike or redirect (a ball) just before it hits the ground, keeping it in play, as in tennis or volleyball.
8. Slang
a. To understand fully: Do you dig what I mean?
b. To like, enjoy, or appreciate: "They really dig our music and, daddy, I dig swinging for them" (Louis Armstrong).
c. To take notice of: Dig that wild outfit.
v.intr.
1. To loosen, turn over, or remove earth or other material.
2. To make one's way by or as if by pushing aside or removing material: dug through the files.
3. Slang To have understanding: Do you dig?
n.
1. A poke or thrust: a sharp dig in the ribs.
2. A sarcastic, taunting remark; a gibe.
3. An archaeological excavation.
4. Sports An act or an instance of digging a ball.
5. digs Lodgings.
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