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diggingnoun
diggings
pl
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.
Synonyms
excavation
burrowing
scooping
tunneling
delving
digginggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
Used before a noun to describe something that performs, is involved in, or is suitable for excavation.
Additional translations
excavatoireRegistre technique, surtout pour ce qui est lié à l'excavation.
Synonyms
excavating
burrowing
scooping
delving
probing
searching
scraping
foraging
spading
hollowing
digverb

digging

Gerund

dug
Past Simple
dug
Past Participle
digging
Gerund
UK
/dɪɡ/
US
/dɪɡ/
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.
Synonyms
excavate
burrow
delve
hollow out
mine
unearth
scoop
grub

Definitions

diggingnoun
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.
digginggerund / present participle
Relating to or intended for excavation; used for or engaged in digging.
The digging equipment was delivered to the construction site.
digverb
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.
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