Noun | 1. | ![]() Synonyms: archeological site, excavation |
2. | dig - an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets" | |
3. | dig - a small gouge (as in the cover of a book); "the book was in good condition except for a dig in the back cover" | |
4. | dig - the act of digging; "there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton" Synonyms: digging, excavation | |
5. | dig - the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs" Synonyms: jab | |
Verb | 1. | dig - turn up, loosen, or remove earth; "Dig we must"; "turn over the soil for aeration" |
2. | dig - create by digging; "dig a hole"; "dig out a channel" Synonyms: dig out | |
3. | dig - work hard; "She was digging away at her math homework"; "Lexicographers drudge all day long" | |
4. | dig - remove the inner part or the core of; "the mining company wants to excavate the hillsite" | |
5. | dig - poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs" | |
6. | dig - get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?" |