Definitions for digs

(an excavation for ore or precious stones or for archaeology)

(temporary living quarters)

(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"; "she takes a dig at me every chance she gets")

(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")

(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")

(work 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?")