Digs: meaning, definitions and examples

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digs

[ dɪɡz ]

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archaeology

A site where archaeologists excavate to uncover artifacts and other historical remains.

Synonyms

digging, excavation, site

Examples of usage

The team of archaeologists made an exciting discovery at the digs.
The digs revealed ancient tools and pottery.

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informal

A place where someone lives or stays temporarily.

Synonyms

pad, place, residence

Examples of usage

His new digs are really nice and spacious.
She invited us over to her digs for a barbecue.

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informal

To break up, turn over, or remove earth, sand, etc., with a tool or machine.

Synonyms

burrow, dig up, excavate

Examples of usage

He digs in the garden every weekend.
The construction crew dug a deep hole for the foundation.

Translations

Translations of the word "digs" in other languages:

🇵🇹 escavações

🇮🇳 खोदता है

🇩🇪 gräbt

🇮🇩 menggali

🇺🇦 копає

🇵🇱 kopie

🇯🇵 掘る（ほる)

🇫🇷 creuse

🇪🇸 excava

🇹🇷 kazıyor

🇰🇷 파다

🇸🇦 يحفر

🇨🇿 kope

🇸🇰 kope

🇨🇳 挖掘

🇸🇮 koplje

🇮🇸 grefur

🇰🇿 қазу

🇬🇪 თხრის

🇦🇿 qazır

🇲🇽 excava

Word origin

The word 'digs' originated from the Middle English word 'diggen', meaning 'to delve'. It has been used since the 18th century to refer to archaeological excavation sites and later expanded to include informal living spaces. The verb form of 'digs' has roots in Old English and has been used to describe the action of digging or excavating since ancient times.