Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dig-a-hole
verb phrase
/dɪɡ ə hoʊl/
Definition
To excavate a pit or depression in the ground.
Examples
- We need to dig a hole for the new tree we are planting in the backyard.
- The children were excited to dig a hole at the beach to find buried treasures.
- Before the foundation can be laid, the workers will dig a hole for the footing.
Meaning
The act of removing soil or earth to create a space or cavity in the ground, often for planting, construction, or other purposes.
Synonyms
- excavate
- burrow
- hollow out
- create a pit
