Search results
- DictionaryDig/diɡ/
verb
- 1. break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, snout, etc.: "the boar had been digging for roots"
- 2. push or poke something in or into: "he dug his hands into his pockets"
noun
- 1. an act or spell of digging: "a thorough dig of the whole plot"
- 2. a push or poke with one's elbow, finger, etc.: "Ginnie gave her sister a dig in the ribs"
The meaning of DIG is to break up, turn, or loosen (earth) with an implement. How to use dig in a sentence.
to break up, turn over, or loosen (earth, sand, etc.), as with a shovel, spade, or bulldozer (often followed by up ). to form or excavate (a hole, tunnel, etc.) by removing material. to unearth, obtain, or remove by digging (often followed by up or out ). to find or discover by effort or search.
to move and break up earth using a tool, a machine, or your hands, or to make a hole, channel, etc. by moving and breaking up earth: [ I ] Friends came with rakes and shovels ready to dig into the earth. [ M ] I was planning to go out and dig up some hibiscus plants.
1. (when: tr, often foll by up) to cut into, break up, and turn over or remove (earth, soil, etc), esp with a spade. 2. to form or excavate (a hole, tunnel, passage, etc) by digging, usually with an implement or (of animals) with feet, claws, etc: to dig a tunnel.
When you dig, you scoop or shovel up dirt, sand, or some other material. Your dog might whine to go outside so she can dig a hole in your dad's garden. You can dig with your hands, a shovel, or even a tractor or backhoe.
1. (when tr, often foll by up) to cut into, break up, and turn over or remove (earth, soil, etc), esp with a spade. 2. to form or excavate (a hole, tunnel, passage, etc) by digging, usually with an implement or (of animals) with feet, claws, etc. to dig a tunnel.
to get yourself into a bad situation that will be very difficult to get out of. Definition of dig verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
to refuse to do something or to change your mind about something They dug in their heels and would not lower the price. Definition of dig verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Dig definition, to break up, turn over, or remove earth, sand, etc., as with a shovel, spade, bulldozer, or claw; make an excavation. See more.
Dig definition: To break up, turn over, or remove (earth or sand, for example), as with a shovel, spade, or snout, or with claws, paws or hands.
