dig
noun
the site of an archeological exploration
“they set up camp next to the dig”
an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
“his parting shot was `drop dead'”
“she threw shafts of sarcasm”
a small gouge (as in the cover of a book)
“the book was in good condition except for a dig in the back cover”
the act of digging
“there's an interesting excavation going on near Princeton”
the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
“she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs”
Synonymsjab
verb
turn up, loosen, or remove earth
“Dig we must”
“turn over the soil for aeration”
create by digging
“dig a hole”
“dig out a channel”
Synonymsdig outwork hard
“She was digging away at her math homework”
“Lexicographers drudge all day long”
remove, harvest, or recover by digging
“dig salt”
“dig coal”
thrust down or into
“dig the oars into the water”
“dig your foot into the floor”
remove the inner part or the core of
“the mining company wants to excavate the hillside”
poke or thrust abruptly
“he jabbed his finger into her ribs”
get the meaning of something
“Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?”
Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University