the site of an archeological exploration; they set up camp next to the dig
[ Syn: excavation , archeological site ]
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect; his parting shot was `drop dead; she threw shafts of sarcasm; she takes a dig at me every chance she gets
a small gouge (as in the cover of a book); the book was in good condition except for a dig in the back cover'
the act of digging; theres an interesting excavation going on near Princeton
[ Syn: excavation , digging ]
the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs
[ Syn: jab ]
dig (n.)
turn up, loosen, or remove earth; Dig we must; turn over the soil for aeration
create by digging; dig a hole; dig out a channel
[ Syn: dig out ]
work hard; She was digging away at her math homework; Lexicographers drudge all day long
[ Syn: labor , labour , toil , fag , travail , grind , drudge , moil ]
remove, harvest, or recover by digging; dig salt; dig coal
thrust down or into; dig the oars into the water; dig your foot into the floor'
remove the inner part or the core of; the mining company wants to excavate the hillside
poke or thrust abruptly; he jabbed his finger into her ribs
get the meaning of something; Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?
[ Syn: grok , get the picture , comprehend , savvy , grasp , compass , apprehend ]