Dig over

verb

To turn or loosen the soil in a garden with a tool or your hands.

I spent the whole morning digging over the vegetable patch.
Visual representation of "dig over" - To turn or loosen the soil in a garden with a tool or your hands.

Often appears as...

  • dig over the garden
  • dig over the soil
verb

To thoroughly search through something.

The police dug over his house but found no evidence.
Visual representation of "dig over" - To thoroughly search through something.

Often appears as...

  • dig over the house
  • dig over the files
verb

To turn or loosen the soil in a garden with a tool or your hands.

I spent the whole morning digging over the vegetable patch.
Visual representation of "dig over" - To turn or loosen the soil in a garden with a tool or your hands.

Often appears as...

  • dig over the garden
  • dig over the soil
verb

To thoroughly search through something.

The police dug over his house but found no evidence.
Visual representation of "dig over" - To thoroughly search through something.

Often appears as...

  • dig over the house
  • dig over the files
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "dig over"
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Gardening Context

Used when referring to the preparation of soil for planting by turning it over.

Illustration for Gardening Context
Before we can plant any seeds, we need to dig over the garden bed.
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Physical Effort

Implies a physical activity involving some level of exertion.

Illustration for Physical Effort
You'll feel it in your back after you've been digging over the yard all day.
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Seasonal Activity

Commonly done as part of seasonal gardening, especially during spring or autumn.

Illustration for Seasonal Activity
It's autumn, so it's time to dig over the flower beds to prepare for winter.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Gardening Context

Used when referring to the preparation of soil for planting by turning it over.

Illustration for Gardening Context
Before we can plant any seeds, we need to dig over the garden bed.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Effort

Implies a physical activity involving some level of exertion.

Illustration for Physical Effort
You'll feel it in your back after you've been digging over the yard all day.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Seasonal Activity

Commonly done as part of seasonal gardening, especially during spring or autumn.

Illustration for Seasonal Activity
It's autumn, so it's time to dig over the flower beds to prepare for winter.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Gardening Context

Used when referring to the preparation of soil for planting by turning it over.

Illustration for Gardening Context
Before we can plant any seeds, we need to dig over the garden bed.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Physical Effort

Implies a physical activity involving some level of exertion.

Illustration for Physical Effort
You'll feel it in your back after you've been digging over the yard all day.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Seasonal Activity

Commonly done as part of seasonal gardening, especially during spring or autumn.

Illustration for Seasonal Activity
It's autumn, so it's time to dig over the flower beds to prepare for winter.
Visual representation of the word "Dig over"

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