digging
Translation
digging, excavation
Examples
The digging in the garden took all morning.
The digging in the garden took all morning.
Archaeological digging can reveal ancient secrets.
Archaeological digging can reveal ancient secrets.
Grammar Patterns
((digging)) the act of digging Digging for treasure is exciting.
Similar Words
Synonyms: excavation, burrowing, delving
Etymology
The gerund (-ing form) of the verb 'dig', used as a noun to mean 'the act of digging'.
Memory Tips
The '-ing' ending turns the action 'dig' into a concept or activity. Think of it as the name for the whole process.