Buscar
to dig
01
cavar
to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands
Intransitive: to dig in sth | to dig
Example
Miners use heavy machinery to dig for valuable minerals.
The archaeologist used a shovel to dig for ancient artifacts.
The treasure hunter carefully dug for buried treasure using a metal detector.
02
cavar, escarbar, excavar
to extract something from the ground using a tool
Transitive: to dig sth
Example
The archaeologist dug bones from the prehistoric cave.
The miners dug coal from the earth.
The farmer dug potatoes from the ground.
03
cavar, excavar
to create a hole or cavity by removing earth or soil
Transitive: to dig a hole or cavity
Example
The workers dug a trench to lay down the pipes for the new building.
Miners dug tunnels deep into the mountain to extract valuable minerals.
The farmer dug furrows in the field to plant seeds for the upcoming season.
04
entender, captar
to understand or comprehend the meaning or significance of something
Transitive: to dig meaning of something
Example
The movie had a lot of hidden messages, but I dug the underlying theme of redemption.
Growing up in a different country, it took him some time to dig American humor.
After reading the article twice, I finally dug the nuances of quantum mechanics.
05
picar, empujar
to poke or push something lightly with a pointed object or finger
Transitive: to dig sb
Example
During the race, the coach dug the runner in the back to push him forward.
She dug her friend in the shoulder to wake her up during the boring lecture.
He gently dug me in the arm to remind me of our secret agreement.
06
excavar, trabajar diligentemente
to work diligently and methodically
Transitive: to dig into an activity
Dig
01
excavación, excavar
the act of digging
02
muesca, gouge
a small gouge (as in the cover of a book)
03
dardo, burla
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
04
excavación, sitio arqueológico
the site of an archeological exploration
05
recepción, defensa
(volleyball) the defensive skill of passing or retrieving a spiked or rapidly hit ball
What is a "dig"?
A dig in volleyball is a defensive move used to save the ball from hitting the ground after an opponent's attack, such as a hard spike. The player uses their forearms or hands to pass the ball, often in a low, controlled position, to send it to a teammate. A successful dig requires quick reflexes, good positioning, and the ability to react to the ball's speed and direction. It is a key skill for keeping the ball in play and preventing the other team from scoring.
Example
His quick reflexes allowed him to make a perfect dig.
He dove for the ball and made an impressive dig.
They celebrated after a crucial dig kept the rally alive.
Ejemplo
Miners use heavy machinery to dig for valuable minerals.
The archaeologist used a shovel to dig for ancient artifacts.
The treasure hunter carefully dug for buried treasure using a metal detector.
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