to make a hole in the ground or to move soil from one place to another using your hands, a tool or a machine
My dog digs in the yard so he can hide his bones.
The archaeologists used small brushes to carefully dig around the ancient artifacts buried in the soil.
The construction crew began to dig a foundation for the new building using heavy machinery.
The dog eagerly started to dig in the backyard, creating a hole to bury its favorite toy.
The gardener used a shovel to dig a trench for planting rows of flowers in the garden.
