dig

• Nom désignant l'action de creuser, par exemple une excavation du sol, ou un site de fouilles archéologiques.

A noun referring to an act of digging, such as excavating soil, or an archaeological excavation site.

1. Archaeological excavationB2formal

   An organized excavation site where archaeologists dig for historical artifacts.

   Fouille archéologique

   • The archaeologists started a new dig in Egypt.
   • They uncovered ancient pottery at the dig site.
   • The dig revealed evidence of early human settlement.

   Synonymesexcavation

2. Poke or jabB2informal

   A quick thrust or poke with a finger or pointed object.

   coup de coude ou de doigt

   • He gave me a dig in the ribs to get my attention.
   • She felt a sharp dig in her side.
   • The boxer landed a painful dig to his opponent's stomach.

   Synonymesjabnudgepokeprodthrust

3. Insult or criticismC1informal

   A sly or cutting remark intended to criticize or mock.

   Pique, remarque désobligeante

   • His speech contained several digs at the opposition.
   • She couldn't resist a dig about his poor driving.
   • The article included some unfair digs at the celebrity.

   Synonymesbarbcutgibeinsultjibequipsneertaunt

• Verbe désignant l'action de creuser un trou ou de remuer la terre avec un outil ou les mains.

A verb used to indicate the act of making a hole or excavating earth with a tool or hands.

verbe irrégulier

1. Excavate or break up soilA2formal

   To break up, turn over, or remove earth or other material using a tool or hands.

   Creuser (la terre)

   • Workers dug a hole for the new tree.
   • They dug the garden to plant vegetables.
   • Archaeologists dug up ancient artifacts at the site.

   Synonymesburrowcultivateexcavategougegrubploughscoopshovelspadetilltunnel

   Antonymesburyfill

2. Like or appreciate (slang)B2slangamerican

   To understand, enjoy, or approve of something (informal slang).

   Apprécier, kiffer

   • I really dig that new song.
   • She digs classic rock music.
   • Do you dig this style of art?

   Synonymesappreciateenjoygetlikerelishunderstand

3. Poke or prodB1informal

   To push or poke something into a surface.

   Enfoncer (dans une surface)

   • He dug his spoon into the ice cream.
   • She dug her nails into the wood.
   • The dog dug its claws into the carpet.

   Synonymesjabnudgepokeprickprodstabthrust

Variantes phrasaldig indig intodig outdig up