dig

the site of an archeological exploration; "they set up camp next to the dig"

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; "there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton"

the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"

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"

work hard; "She was digging away at her math homework"; "Lexicographers drudge all day long"

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?"