dig
- dig
verb (digs, digging; past and past participle dug)
1》 break up and move earth with a tool or with hands, paws, etc.
↘make (a hole) by digging.
↘extract from the ground by digging.
↘(dig in) (of a soldier) protect oneself by making a trench or similar ground defence.
↘excavate (an archaeological site).
2》 push or poke sharply: he dug his hands into his pockets.
3》 search, rummage, or investigate.
↘(dig something out/up) bring out or discover something after a search.
4》 (dig in) begin eating heartily.
5》 informal, dated like or appreciate.
noun
1》 an act or spell of digging.
↘an archaeological excavation.
2》 a sharp push or poke.
3》 informal a mocking or critical remark.
Phrases
dig up dirt informal discover and reveal damaging information about someone.
dig oneself into a hole get oneself into an awkward or restrictive situation.
dig in one's heels stubbornly refuse to give in.
Origin
ME: perh. from OE dīc 'ditch'.
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