verbπShareTo move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way."The construction workers were digging a foundation for the new house. "actionworkagriculturegeologybuildingindustryenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo get by digging; to take from the ground; often with up."to dig potatoes"archaeologygeologyenvironmentnatureagricultureactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo take ore from its bed, in distinction from making excavations in search of ore."The miners were digging iron ore from the exposed seam on the hillside. "geologymineraljobworkindustryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo work like a digger; to study ploddingly and laboriously."Maria was digging into her textbook, rereading each chapter several times, because she wanted to fully understand the difficult concepts. "actionworkeducationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo investigate, to research, often followed by out or up."to dig out the facts"actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo thrust; to poke."He dug an elbow into my ribs and guffawed at his own joke."actionutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo defend against an attack hit by the opposing team by successfully passing the ball"Maria was excellent at digging the volleyball during the game, preventing the other team from scoring. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo understand or show interest in."You dig?"attitudeactioncommunicationentertainmentmindstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo appreciate, or like."Baby, I dig you."attitudeemotionstylelanguageChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe action performed by a person or thing that digs."The dog's digging in the garden is making a big mess. "actiongeologyworkChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA place where ore is dug, especially certain localities in California, Australia, etc. where gold is obtained."During the Gold Rush, many people traveled west hoping to strike it rich at the California diggings. "geologyareaplaceindustryeconomyhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareRegion; locality"My grandmother loves to talk about her childhood digging, a rural area with lots of farms and woods. "areaplaceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
