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