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diggings

Translations

diggingsnoun
diggings
pl
logementsFamilier.
He invited us over to his new diggings for dinner.
Il nous a invités dans ses nouveaux logements pour le dîner.
mines d'orEmploi surtout historique ou contextuel pour des lieux où l’on extrait de l’or.
The old gold diggings were abandoned after the rush ended.
Les anciennes mines d'or ont été abandonnées après la ruée vers l'or.
Additional translations
logisFamilier, surtout au pluriel ou dans un registre légèrement vieilli.
Synonyms
digs
excavations
mines
quarries
sites
trenches
diggingnoun

diggings

pl

diggings
pl
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.
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.
Additional translations
logementSurtout au pluriel pour des logements temporaires ou modestes.
Synonyms
delving
excavation
burrowing
scooping
tunneling

Definitions

diggingsnoun
A place where people dig for valuable minerals, especially gold.
The old gold diggings were abandoned after the rush ended.
Informal term for living quarters or lodgings.
He invited us over to his new diggings for dinner.
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.
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