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digging

/ˈdɪɡɪŋ/

digging around

digging back

diggingnoun

diggings

Translations

раскопки

The archaeological digging revealed ancient artifacts.

Археологические раскопки обнаружили древние артефакты.

копание

The digging of the garden took all afternoon.

Копание в саду заняло весь день.

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.

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

Gerund

dug

Past Simple

dug

Past Participle

digging

Gerund

/dɪɡ/

Translations

копать

I need to dig a hole for the new plant.

Мне нужно выкопать яму для нового растения.

рыть

The dog likes to dig in the garden.

Собака любит рыть в саду.

вкапывать

They will dig the fence posts into the ground.

Они вкопают столбы забора в землю.

Additional translations

разрыть

прокапывать

перекапывать

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.