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dig

Definition:

(nou) the site of an archeological exploration (nou) an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect (nou) a small gouge (as in the cover of a book) (nou) the act of digging (nou) the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow

Phonetic Transcription:

dɪɡ

Examples:

The spade continues to dig the rectangular hole deeper.

Undeterred, he began to dig a replica coal mine in the back garden of his home.

The workers had to dig the drains.

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