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