digging | ||
1. | [ noun ] a thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion) | |
Synonyms: | rummage ransacking | |
Examples: | "he gave the attic a good rummage but couldn't find his skis" |
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Related terms: | search rummage | |
2. | [ noun ] the act of digging | |
Synonyms: | excavation dig | |
Examples: | "there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton" |
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Related terms: | creating_by_removal dig excavate excavate excavate | |
Similar spelling: |
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