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diggingnoun
diggings
pl
The archaeological digging revealed ancient artifacts.
Археологические раскопки обнаружили древние артефакты.
The digging of the garden took all afternoon.
Копание в саду заняло весь день.
Synonyms
delving
excavation
burrowing
scooping
tunneling
digginggerund / present participle
UK
/ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
US
/ˈdɪɡɪŋ/
Used before a noun to describe something that performs, is involved in, or is suitable for excavation.
Synonyms
searching
scraping
foraging
spading
hollowing
excavating
burrowing
scooping
delving
probing
digverb

digging

Gerund

dug
Past Simple
dug
Past Participle
digging
Gerund
UK
/dɪɡ/
US
/dɪɡ/
I need to dig a hole for the new plant.
Мне нужно выкопать яму для нового растения.
The dog likes to dig in the garden.
Собака любит рыть в саду.
They will dig the fence posts into the ground.
Они вкопают столбы забора в землю.
Additional translations
разрыть
прокапывать
перекапывать
Synonyms
hollow out
mine
unearth
scoop
grub
excavate
burrow
delve

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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