Meaning (1):
- an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
Example in sentence:- his parting shot was `drop dead';
- she takes a dig at me every chance she gets;
- she threw shafts of sarcasm
Meaning (2):
- the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
Example in sentence:- she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs
Meaning (3):
- a small gouge (as in the cover of a book)
Example in sentence:- the book was in good condition except for a dig in the back cover
Meaning (4):
- the act of digging
Example in sentence:- there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton
Meaning (5):
- the site of an archeological exploration
Example in sentence:- they set up camp next to the dig
Meaning (6):
- create by digging
Example in sentence:- dig a hole;
- dig out a channel
Meaning (7):
- remove, harvest, or recover by digging
Meaning (8):
- thrust down or into
Example in sentence:- dig the oars into the water;
- dig your foot into the floor
Meaning (9):
- turn up, loosen, or remove earth
Example in sentence:- Dig we must;
- turn over the soil for aeration
Meaning (10):
- get the meaning of something
Example in sentence:- Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
Meaning (11):
- poke or thrust abruptly
Example in sentence:- he jabbed his finger into her ribs
Meaning (12):
- work hard
Example in sentence:- Lexicographers drudge all day long;
- She was digging away at her math homework
Meaning (13):
- remove the inner part or the core of
Example in sentence:- the mining company wants to excavate the hillside