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digging

/ˈdɪɡɪŋ/

digging around

digging back

diggingnoun

diggings

Translations

creusement

The digging of the foundation took several days to complete.

Le creusement des fondations a pris plusieurs jours à achever.

fouilleSurtout en archéologie ou pour désigner le lieu de l'excavation.

The archaeologists were excited about the new findings at the digging.

Les archéologues étaient ravis des nouvelles découvertes sur la fouille.

fouilleAu sens d'enquête ou de recherche approfondie d'informations.

Her relentless digging uncovered evidence that had been overlooked.

Sa fouille obstinée a révélé des preuves qui avaient été négligées.

Additional translations

logementSurtout au pluriel pour des logements temporaires ou modestes.

Definitions

The act or process of breaking up and moving earth, rock, or other material with a tool or machine.

The digging of the foundation took several days to complete.

An excavation site or the area where digging is taking place.

The archaeologists were excited about the new findings at the digging.

Living quarters or accommodations, especially temporary or makeshift ones (usually plural).

He found cheap diggings near the university.

The act of investigating or searching thoroughly for information, facts, or the truth.

Her relentless digging uncovered evidence that had been overlooked.

Synonyms

digginggerund / present participle

/ˈdɪɡɪŋ/

Used before a noun to describe something that performs, is involved in, or is suitable for excavation.

Translations

Additional translations

excavatoireRegistre technique, surtout pour ce qui est lié à l'excavation.

Definitions

Relating to or intended for excavation; used for or engaged in digging.

The digging equipment was delivered to the construction site.

Synonyms

digverb

digging

ing-form

dug

Past Simple

dug

Past Participle

digging

ing-form

/dɪɡ/

Translations

creuser

The dog loves to dig in the garden.

Le chien adore creuser dans le jardin.

fouillerAu sens de chercher méthodiquement ou en profondeur.

She had to dig through old records to find the information she needed.

Elle a dû fouiller dans de vieux dossiers pour trouver l’information dont elle avait besoin.

Additional translations

adorerSens familier, surtout dans l’argot américain des années 1960 et dans un usage ludique ou rétro.

piquerPousser ou toucher légèrement avec un doigt, un coude ou un objet pointu.

comprendreArgot.

Definitions

To break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, snout, etc.

The dog loves to dig in the garden.

To form a hole, cavity, or tunnel by removing material.

The workers will dig a tunnel through the mountain.

To search deeply and laboriously for information or an object.

She had to dig through old records to find the information she needed.

To like or appreciate something.

I really dig this new band; their music is amazing.

To poke or prod (someone or something) with a finger, elbow, or pointed object.

He dug his brother in the ribs to make him laugh.

Slang. To understand or grasp what someone is saying.

"Do you dig what I'm talking about?" she asked.

Synonyms

hollow out

dignoun

Definitions

An archaeological excavation site where researchers uncover artifacts and fossils.

The team spent several months at the dig, unearthing ancient pottery and tools.

A sarcastic or critical remark intended to hurt someone's feelings.

She couldn't resist making a dig about his outdated fashion sense.

A thrust or poke with a finger or pointed object.

He gave his friend a playful dig in the ribs to get his attention.

Informal, usually in plural digs: a place where someone lives; lodging or quarters.

After college, he moved into some modest digs in the city.

The act or process of removing earth with a tool or machine; an instance of digging.

One more dig with the shovel should loosen the post.

digadjective

Definitions

Relating to or characteristic of an archaeological excavation.

The dig team catalogued hundreds of artifacts.