Definition of
dig is the dictionary form of dug Definition of dig
dig has definitions from the fields of archeology,geography,work
1
[ verb ] turn up, loosen, or remove earth

Synonyms

delve turn_over cut_into

Examples

"Dig we must" "turn over the soil for aeration"

2
[ verb ] create by digging, of cavities

Synonyms

dig_out

Examples

: "dig a hole"

3
[ noun ] (archeology,geography) the site of an archeological exploration

Synonyms

archeological_site excavation

Examples

"they set up camp next to the dig"

4
[ verb ] get the meaning of something

Synonyms

comprehend grasp apprehend get_the_picture savvy compass

Examples

"Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"

5
[ noun ] the act of digging

Synonyms

excavation digging

Examples

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

6
[ verb ] poke or thrust abruptly

Synonyms

poke jab stab prod

Examples

"he jabbed his finger into her ribs"

7
[ verb ] remove the inner part or the core of

Synonyms

hollow excavate

Examples

"the mining company wants to excavate the hillsite"

8
[ noun ] an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect

Synonyms

shot shaft barb jibe gibe slam

Examples

"his parting shot was `drop dead'" "she threw shafts of sarcasm" "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"

9
[ verb ] (work) work hard

Synonyms

toil grind labor moil travail fag drudge labour

Examples

"She was digging away at her math homework" "Lexicographers drudge all day long"

10
[ noun ] a small gouge (as in the cover of a book)

Examples

"the book was in good condition except for a dig in the back cover"

11
[ noun ] the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow

Synonyms

jab

Examples

"she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"

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Phonetic and Homophones

D AH1 G Doug

Similar Spelling

Dugue Dugay Dux Duguay dusk duse duke Dues Duck Duce Duca dusky Duque ducky duchy Ducey

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