Dig
/dˈɪɡ/
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Definition
(verb) To move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way.
Sentence Examples
Some people tried to dig the treasure out, but they couldn't.
On colder days, they curl up or dig a hole in the snow.
CEFR Practice Quiz
Some people tried to ____ the treasure out, but they couldn't.