noun
- the action of making holes or moving earth
- an archaeological excavation site
Usage: archaeology
verb
- present participle of dig; making a hole or moving earth with tools or hands
Examples
- The workers are digging a foundation for the new building.
- She spent the morning digging in her garden.
- The digging took longer than expected due to rocky soil.
- Archaeological digging revealed ancient pottery fragments.
- The dog was digging holes all over the backyard.
- Heavy machinery made the digging process much faster.
- Students participated in the summer digging at the historical site.