Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
grubbed
verb
/ɡrʌbd/
Definition
Past tense of grub, meaning to dig or remove something from the ground, typically to obtain food or other items.
Examples
- She grubbed in the garden to find the lost toys.
- He grubbed around in his backpack, looking for his book.
- After he grubbed up the weeds, the garden looked much tidier.
Meaning
To grub means to dig around in the soil, often looking for roots or insects. In a broader sense, it can refer to searching or rummaging through something to find a specific item.
Synonyms
- dug
- excavated
- searched
- rooted out
