dig

A1
Pronunciation
/dɪɡ/
/dɪɡ/
/dɪd͡ʒ/
Noun
8 definition(s)
1 Definition

An archeological or paleontological investigation, or the site where such an investigation is taking place.

Synonyms
excavation
2 Definition

A plodding and laborious student.

3 Definition

A thrust; a poke.

Synonyms
jab
Example Sentences
  • He guffawed and gave me a dig in the ribs after telling his latest joke.
4 Definition

A tool for digging.

5 Definition

A defensive pass of the ball that has been attacked by the opposing team.

6 Definition

A cutting, sarcastic remark.

Synonyms
jibe
7 Definition

A rare or interesting vinyl record bought second-hand.

Example Sentences
  • a £1 charity shop dig
8 Definition

Digoxin.

Example Sentences
  • dig toxicity
Verb
9 definition(s)
1 Definition

To 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.

Example Sentences
  • If the plane can't pull out of the dive it is in, it'll dig a hole in the ground.
2 Definition

To get by digging; to take from the ground; often with up.

Example Sentences
  • to dig potatoes
3 Definition

To take ore from its bed, in distinction from making excavations in search of ore.

4 Definition

To work like a digger; to study ploddingly and laboriously.

5 Definition

To investigate, to research, often followed by out or up.

Example Sentences
  • to dig out the facts
6 Definition

To thrust; to poke.

Example Sentences
  • He dug an elbow into my ribs and guffawed at his own joke.
7 Definition

To defend against an attack hit by the opposing team by successfully passing the ball

8 Definition

To understand or show interest in.

Example Sentences
  • You dig?
9 Definition

To appreciate, or like.

Example Sentences
  • Baby, I dig you.