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[ noun ] a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion)

Synonyms

rummage ransacking

Examples

"he gave the attic a good rummage but couldn't find his skis"

Used in print

(Booton Herndon, "From Custer to Korea, The 7th Cavalry"...)

After years of digging , nights and weekends , he put_together the big , profusely illustrated book , Of_Garryowen_and_Glory , which is probably the most complete history of any military_unit .

Related terms

search rummage

2
[ noun ] the act of digging

Synonyms

excavation dig

Examples

"there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton"

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