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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:
cultivate till harrow plow turn over work break up spade delve
2.

push or poke something in or into.

Example:
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he dug his hands into his pockets
Synonym:
poke prod jab stab shove ram push thrust drive nudge
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Related Word:
dig dig in dig into dig up dig yourself into a hole dig your own grave