Digging: meaning, definitions and examples
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digging
[ ˈdɪɡɪŋ ]
archaeology
The act or process of excavating, turning up, or removing earth, especially with a shovel.
Synonyms
excavation, shoveling, unearthing
Examples of usage
- The digging at the archaeological site revealed ancient artifacts.
- The team spent months digging in search of buried treasure.
gardening
The act of breaking up and turning over soil in preparation for planting.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The digging in the garden was hard work but necessary for the new plants.
- She enjoyed the physical activity of digging in the soil.
Translations
Translations of the word "digging" in other languages:
🇵🇹 escavação
🇮🇳 खुदाई
🇩🇪 Graben
🇮🇩 penggalian
🇺🇦 копання
🇵🇱 kopanie
🇯🇵 掘削 (くっさく)
🇫🇷 excavation
🇪🇸 excavación
🇹🇷 kazı
🇰🇷 파기
🇸🇦 حفر
🇨🇿 kopání
🇸🇰 kopanie
🇨🇳 挖掘 (wājué)
🇸🇮 kopanje
🇮🇸 gröft
🇰🇿 қазу
🇬🇪 თხრა
🇦🇿 qazma
🇲🇽 excavación
Etymology
The word 'digging' originated from the Old English word 'dyggan' which meant 'to delve'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include various contexts such as archaeology, gardening, and informal searching. The act of digging has been a fundamental human activity for centuries, used for purposes ranging from agriculture to construction to exploration.