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digs

 

[ dɪɡz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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.
Context #3 | Verb

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

Etymology

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.

See also: dig, digger, digging.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,017, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.