Definition of dig
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noun (n)
the site of an archeological exploration (noun.location)
Example: They set up camp next to the dig.
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an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect (noun.communication)
Example: She takes a dig at me every chance she gets.
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a small gouge (as in the cover of a book) (noun.attribute)
Example: The book was in good condition except for a dig in the back cover.
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the act of digging (noun.act)
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the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow (noun.act)
Example: She gave me a sharp dig in the ribs.
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A thrust; a punch; a poke; as, a dig in the side or the ribs. See Dig , v. t. , 4. (noun)
source: webster1913
A tool for digging. (noun)
source: webster1913
verb (v)
turn up, loosen, or remove earth (verb.contact)
Example: Dig we must.
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create by digging (verb.contact)
Example: Dig a hole.
Dig out a channel.
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work hard (verb.social)
Example: She was digging away at her math homework.
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remove, harvest, or recover by digging (verb.perception)
Example: Dig salt.
Dig coal.
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thrust down or into (verb.motion)
Example: Dig the oars into the water.
Dig your foot into the floor.
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remove the inner part or the core of (verb.contact)
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poke or thrust abruptly (verb.contact)
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get the meaning of something (verb.cognition)
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To turn up, or delve in, (earth) with a spade or a hoe; to open, loosen, or break up (the soil) with a spade, or other sharp instrument; to pierce, open, or loosen, as if with a spade. (verb)
source: webster1913
To work with a spade or other like implement; to do servile work; to delve. (verb)
source: webster1913
To work hard or drudge; (verb)
source: webster1913
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