dig

Noun
  1. The site of an archeological exploration (synset 108567651)
    "they set up camp next to the dig"
    referred to in: archaeology, archeology - the branch of anthropology that studies prehistoric people and their cultures
    is a type of: land site, site - the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
    specific instances: byblos - an ancient Mediterranean seaport that was a thriving city state in Phoenicia during the second millennium BC; was the chief port for the export of papyrus; located in Lebanon to the north of Beirut; now partially excavated
    same as: archeological site, excavation
  2. An aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect (synset 106780713)
    "his parting shot was `drop dead'"; "she threw shafts of sarcasm"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"
    is a type of: comment, input, remark - a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
    subtypes: cheap shot - an unnecessarily aggressive and unfair remark directed at a defenseless person
    same as: barb, gibe, jibe, shaft, shot, slam
  3. A small gouge (as in the cover of a book) (synset 104700905)
    "the book was in good condition except for a dig in the back cover"
    is a type of: dent, ding, gouge, nick - an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
  4. The act of digging (synset 100943790)
    "there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton"
    is a type of: creating by removal - the act of creating by removing something
    same as: digging, excavation
  5. The act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow (synset 100136131)
    "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"
    is a type of: touch, touching - the act of putting two things together with no space between them
    same as: jab
Verb
  1. Turn up, loosen, or remove earth (synset 201312361)
    "Dig we must"; "turn over the soil for aeration"
    is a type of: remove, take, take away, withdraw - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
    subtypes:
    same as: cut into, delve, turn over
  2. Create by digging (synset 201313763)
    "dig a hole"; "dig out a channel"
    entail: remove, take, take away, withdraw - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
    is a type of: core out, hollow, hollow out - remove the interior of
    subtypes:
    • lift - take (root crops) out of the ground
    • trench - dig a trench or trenches
    • dibble - make a hole with a wooden hand tool
    same as: dig out
  3. Work hard (synset 202424873)
    "She was digging away at her math homework"; "Lexicographers drudge all day long"
    is a type of: do work, work - be employed
    same as: drudge, fag, grind, labor, labour, moil, toil, travail
  4. Remove, harvest, or recover by digging (synset 202148219)
    "dig salt"; "dig coal"
    is a type of: excavate, unearth - recover through digging
    same as: dig out, dig up
  5. Thrust down or into (synset 201903550)
    "dig the oars into the water"; "dig your foot into the floor"
    is a type of: thrust - push forcefully
  6. Remove the inner part or the core of (synset 201313320)
    "the mining company wants to excavate the hillside"
    is a type of: remove, take, take away, withdraw - remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
    subtypes:
    same as: excavate, hollow
  7. Poke or thrust abruptly (synset 201232540)
    "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
    is a type of: thrust - push forcefully
    same as: jab, poke, prod, stab
  8. Get the meaning of something (synset 200589616)
    "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"
    is a type of: understand - know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
    subtypes:
    same as: apprehend, compass, comprehend, get the picture, grasp, grok, savvy

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