dig
Definition
- n. the site of an archeological exploration
- n. a small gouge (as in the cover of a book)
- n. the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
- v. turn up, loosen, or remove earth
Word forms
- Past tense
- dug
- Present participle
- digging
- Past participle
- dug
- Third person singular
- digs
Example sentences
vt.
They decided to dig a hole in the backyard for a new tree.
vi.
The archaeologists will dig in this area for ancient artifacts.
n.
The dig revealed many interesting fossils.
n.
In the number 256, the digit '5' is in the tens place.