Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
howk
verb
/haʊk/
Definition
To dig or excavate, especially with a tool or by hand.
Examples
- They had to howk a large trench for the new water line.
- The archaeological team began to howk through the layers of soil to uncover ancient artifacts.
- She used a spade to howk out the weeds from the garden.
Meaning
Howk refers to the action of digging, often associated with removing earth or material from a hole or site.
Synonyms
- dig
- excavate
- burrow
- delve
