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Meaning of the word digging in English

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digging

Verb

1.

break up and move earth with a tool or machine, or with hands, paws, snout, etc.

Example:
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the boar had been digging for roots
Synonym:
cultivatetillharrowplowturn overworkbreak upspadedelve
2.

push or poke something in or into.

Example:
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he dug his hands into his pockets
Synonym:
pokeprodjabstabshoverampushthrustdrivenudge
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