dig
dig
dɪg
dig
British pronunciation
/dˈɪɡ/

Definizione e significato di "dig"in inglese

to dig
01

scavare

to remove earth or another substance using a tool, machine, or hands
Intransitive: to dig in sth | to dig
to dig definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The archaeologist used a shovel to dig for ancient artifacts.
L'archeologo ha usato una pala per scavare alla ricerca di antichi manufatti.
02

scavare, estrarre

to extract something from the ground using a tool
Transitive: to dig sth
to dig definition and meaning
example
Esempi
The archaeologists dug artifacts from the site.
Gli archeologi hanno scavato manufatti dal sito.
03

scavare, dissotterrare

to create a hole or cavity by removing earth or soil
Transitive: to dig a hole or cavity
example
Esempi
Miners dug tunnels deep into the mountain to extract valuable minerals.
I minatori scavavano tunnel profondi nella montagna per estrarre minerali preziosi.
04

capire, afferrare

to understand or comprehend the meaning or significance of something
Transitive: to dig meaning of something
example
Esempi
After reading the article twice, I finally dug the nuances of quantum mechanics.
Dopo aver letto l'articolo due volte, ho finalmente scavato le sfumature della meccanica quantistica.
05

pungolare, premere leggermente

to poke or push something lightly with a pointed object or finger
Transitive: to dig sb
example
Esempi
The child giggled as she dug her brother in the ribs to get his attention.
La bambina rise mentre puntava il fratello nelle costole per attirare la sua attenzione.
06

lavorare diligentemente, sgobbare

to work diligently and methodically
Transitive: to dig into an activity
example
Esempi
She dug into music theory and practiced piano scales diligently to improve her skills.
Si è immersa nella teoria musicale e ha praticato le scale per pianoforte diligentemente per migliorare le sue abilità.
01

the act of breaking or moving earth or another material with a tool or by hand

02

a small indentation, hollow, or gouge in a surface

03

a pointed or cutting remark aimed to criticize or provoke someone

04

a site where archaeological excavations are conducted

05

difesa, recupero

(volleyball) the defensive skill of passing or retrieving a spiked or rapidly hit ball
example
Esempi
The coach praised the player for her excellent digs.
L'allenatore ha elogiato la giocatrice per i suoi eccellenti recuperi.
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