digging

Noun

(plural diggings)

The action performed by a person or thing that digs.
A place where ore is dug, especially certain localities in California, Australia, etc. where gold is obtained.
(archaic, colloquial) region; locality

Verb

Present participle of dig.

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Yates is digging in garden.
I can't see you in the rain digging a hole for a toaster.
Yesterday, when I was digging in it, I found a box full of gold and jewels.
Working with a mattock and shovel, she began digging a hole.
Obsessed with the thought, he rose and began digging in the hut.

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