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Dig

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Definitions for Dig

noun
the site of an archeological exploration
Synonyms
excavation archeological site
Examples
  1. they set up camp next to the dig
noun
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Synonyms
shot shaft slam barb jibe gibe
Examples
  1. his parting shot was `drop dead'
  2. she threw shafts of sarcasm
  3. she takes a dig at me every chance she gets
noun
a small gouge (as in the cover of a book)
Examples
  1. the book was in good condition except for a dig in the back cover
noun
the act of digging
Synonyms
excavation digging
Examples
  1. there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton
noun
the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
Synonyms
jab
Examples
  1. she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs
verb
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
Synonyms
delve cut into turn over
Examples
  1. Dig we must
  2. turn over the soil for aeration
verb
create by digging
Synonyms
dig out
Examples
  1. dig a hole
  2. dig out a channel
verb
work hard
Synonyms
labor labour toil fag travail grind drudge moil
Examples
  1. She was digging away at her math homework
  2. Lexicographers drudge all day long
verb
remove, harvest, or recover by digging
Synonyms
dig up dig out
Examples
  1. dig salt
  2. dig coal
verb
thrust down or into
Examples
  1. dig the oars into the water
  2. dig your foot into the floor
verb
remove the inner part or the core of
Synonyms
excavate hollow
Examples
  1. the mining company wants to excavate the hillside
verb
poke or thrust abruptly
Synonyms
jab prod stab poke
Examples
  1. he jabbed his finger into her ribs
verb
get the meaning of something
Synonyms
grok get the picture comprehend savvy grasp compass apprehend
Examples
  1. Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?

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