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(n) the site of an archeological exploration; "they set up camp next to the dig"
(n) 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"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets"
(n) a small gouge (as in the cover of a book); "the book was in good condition except for a dig in the back cover"
(n) the act of digging; "there''s an interesting excavation going on near Princeton"
(n) the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow; "she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs"
(v) turn up, loosen, or remove earth; "Dig we must"; "turn over the soil for aeration"
(v) create by digging; "dig a hole"; "dig out a channel"
(v) work hard; "She was digging away at her math homework"; "Lexicographers drudge all day long"
(v) remove the inner part or the core of; "the mining company wants to excavate the hillsite"
(v) poke or thrust abruptly; "he jabbed his finger into her ribs"
(v) get the meaning of something; "Do you comprehend the meaning of this letter?"

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