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To delve into or hollow out a surface or ground
“The deeper the tires dig into the mud, the harder it is to get out of the rut, and the more frustrated you become.”
To penetrate into a surface
“Even worse, the arrow would dig itself deeper with each movement of the victim.”
To push or poke sharply into something
“As you push the weight back up, dig your shoulders into the bench and keep your glutes on it.”
To break up and move earth about
“When I was a boy and I used to dig in our backyard, half mimicking my dog and half pretending to be an explorer.”
To extract from under a surface or ground
“Her father-in-law recounted the story of his failed attempt to dig up buried treasure.”
To search through, engage in research, or conduct an investigation
“Patterson and Dugard dig through the evidence to arrive at their own account of Tut's life and untimely death.”
To discover from searching or research
“Did you manage to dig up some dirt that we can use on him?”
(informal) To like, enjoy or appreciate something
“Not only was the time signature otherworldly, but I really did dig the piece.”
(informal) To comprehend or understand something (said)
“The use of slang and jargon made it rather difficult to dig what he was saying.”
To make (a groove, hole, or indentation) with, or as if with, a gouge
Search in a clumsy and unmethodical manner
To encourage or incite the development or occurrence of
To move past someone or something with force
To work diligently by artificial light
Scratch or tear something with the claws or the fingernails
To pluck or harvest flowers, fruits, or vegetables
To say defamatory things about someone or something
Peel out
(apply oneself) To work hard or commit to an objective
To place, lay or set firmly in surrounding matter
To reach with one's hand (into something)
Make rude and mocking remarks, typically in a loud voice
Lessen the effectiveness, power, or ability of, especially gradually or insidiously
Argue about petty and trivial matters
To cover completely with water
To take heed or pay attention to, especially of advice or instruction
Touch roughly
To apply great and continuous effort
To look at or inspect
To devote effort to something
A site where excavation takes place
“You never know what kind of artifacts we'll uncover at the dig.”
A push or poke with one's elbow, finger, etc.
“A dig in the ribs from my puritanical brother told me when I was going too far.”
A remark intended to mock or criticize
“The verse was also a subtle dig at the way he was ignored for so long on Asteria.”
The subjection of someone or something to contemptuous and dismissive language or behavior
(someone or something) The act of trying to find or looking for
A joke, typically a critical or unkind one
The act of searching through something
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