Cerca
Grub
01
larva
the young wormlike larva of an insect
02
cibo sostanzioso, pasto abbondante
basic and hearty food
Informal
Example
In the college cafeteria, you can always find a variety of affordable grub options.
The diner is known for serving classic American grub, such as pancakes and bacon.
Let 's order some comfort grub like pizza or burgers for a relaxed evening at home.
to grub
01
scavare, frugare
to dig or search in the ground
Intransitive: to grub for sth
Example
The children grubbed for worms in the garden after the rain.
The archaeology students were grubbing for fossils in the desert.
The squirrel was grubbing for nuts buried beneath the fallen leaves.
02
rastrellare, cercare con cura
to search for something diligently or persistently
Intransitive
Example
The botanist grubbed in the undergrowth, searching for rare plant species.
The kids spent the afternoon grubbing around the garden, searching for hidden Easter eggs.
She spent hours grubbing through old archives to find information for her history paper.
03
procacciare, ottenere
to get something, typically food, money, or provisions, by scavenging or relying on the generosity of others
Transitive: to grub money or provisions
Example
The students would grub pencils and paper from classmates before the exams.
When he ran out of cash, he would often grub a few dollars from his friends to buy lunch.
During their road trip, they would often grub snacks from gas stations instead of buying them.
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