Definisi 'dig'

English to English
noun
1 the site of an archeological exploration Terjemahkan
Example:
they set up camp next to the dig
source: wordnet30
2 an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect Terjemahkan
Example:
his parting shot was `drop dead'
she threw shafts of sarcasm
she takes a dig at me every chance she gets
source: wordnet30
3 a small gouge (as in the cover of a book) Terjemahkan
Example:
the book was in good condition except for a dig in the back cover
source: wordnet30
4 the act of digging Terjemahkan
Example:
there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton
source: wordnet30
5 the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow Terjemahkan
Example:
she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs
source: wordnet30
6 A thrust; a punch; a poke; as, a dig in the side or the ribs. See Dig, v. t., 4. Terjemahkan
source: webster1913
7 A tool for digging. Terjemahkan
source: webster1913
verb
8 turn up, loosen, or remove earth Terjemahkan
Example:
Dig we must
turn over the soil for aeration
source: wordnet30
9 create by digging Terjemahkan
Example:
dig a hole
dig out a channel
source: wordnet30
10 work hard Terjemahkan
Example:
She was digging away at her math homework
Lexicographers drudge all day long
source: wordnet30
11 remove, harvest, or recover by digging Terjemahkan
Example:
dig salt
dig coal
source: wordnet30
12 thrust down or into Terjemahkan
Example:
dig the oars into the water
dig your foot into the floor
source: wordnet30
13 remove the inner part or the core of Terjemahkan
Example:
the mining company wants to excavate the hillside
source: wordnet30
14 poke or thrust abruptly Terjemahkan
Example:
he jabbed his finger into her ribs
source: wordnet30
15 get the meaning of something Terjemahkan
Example:
Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
source: wordnet30
16 To turn up, or delve in, (earth) with a spade or a hoe; to open, loosen, or break up (the soil) with a spade, or other sharp instrument; to pierce, open, or loosen, as if with a spade. Terjemahkan
source: webster1913
17 To work with a spade or other like implement; to do servile work; to delve. Terjemahkan
source: webster1913
18 To work hard or drudge; Terjemahkan
source: webster1913
More Word(s)
dig in, pitch in, dig out, dig up, excavate, jab, poke, prod, stab, cut into, digging, archaeology, archeology, remove, take, take away, withdraw, touch, touching, creating by removal, dent, ding, land site, understand, thrust, core out, cheap shot,
Related Word(s)
digging, dug, dig,

Other Related Word(s)
dag-dig-dug,


Visual Synonyms


Click for larger image

Explore dig in VisualSynonyms.com >