delven — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
delven is used for these senses in English:
- delve (intransitive) To dig into the ground, especially with a shovel.
- dig (transitive, intransitive) To move hard-packed earth out of the way, especially downward to make a hole with a shovel. Or to drill, or the like, through rocks, roads, or the like. More generally, to make any similar hole by moving material out of the way.
delve — full definition
- verb To search thoroughly into something, especially information or a topic, in order to learn more.
- verb To dig into the ground.
dig — full definition
- verb To move earth aside, typically with a tool, in order to make a hole.
- verb To search for information; to investigate.
- verb (informal) To like or appreciate something.
- noun A site where an archaeological excavation is taking place.
- noun A sarcastic or critical remark aimed at someone.