Word: DIGGING
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Definition of DIGGING
- 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.
"If the plane can't pull out of the dive it is in, it'll dig a hole in the ground."
- To get by digging; to take from the ground; often with up.
"to dig potatoes"
- To take ore from its bed, in distinction from making excavations in search of ore.
- To understand or show interest in.
"You dig?"
- To appreciate, or like.
"Baby, I dig you."
- 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.
- Region; locality
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
Based on its structure, this word likely follows standard English morphological patterns, though exact historical origins are not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "digging" conveys a high level of precision."
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "digging", surprising the rest of the board members."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 15 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DIGGING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is DIGGING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in DIGGING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing DIGGING:
- # the digging effect
- # master of digging
- # playing with digging
- # in terms of digging
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