dig

[dɪɡ]
vb
to cut into, break up, and turn over or remove (earth, soil, etc), esp with a spade
to form or excavate (a hole, tunnel, passage, etc) by digging, usually with an implement or (of animals) with feet, claws, etc
to dig a tunnel
to make or force (one's way), esp by removing obstructions
he dug his way through the crowd
to obtain by digging
to dig up treasure
to find or discover by effort or searching
to dig out unexpected facts
to thrust or jab (a sharp instrument, weapon, etc); poke
he dug his spurs into the horse's side
to mix (compost, etc) with soil by digging
to like, understand, or appreciate
to work hard, esp for an examination
to have lodgings
I dig in South London
n
the act of digging
a thrust or poke, esp in the ribs
a cutting or sarcastic remark
an archaeological excavation
See dig in See digs