graven — meaning in English
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English meaning
- burrow verb To dig a tunnel or hole, typically as a home or hiding place.
- dig verb To move earth aside, typically with a tool, in order to make a hole.
- drill verb To make a hole in something using a rotating cutting tool.
- entrench verb To cut in; to furrow; to make trenches in or upon.
- root noun The underground part of a plant that anchors it and draws in water and nutrients.
Senses
graven is used for these senses in English:
- burrow (intransitive) To dig a tunnel or hole.
- 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.
- drill (ergative) To cause to drill (practice); to train in military arts.
- entrench (construction, archaeology) To dig or excavate a trench; to trench.
- root (transitive) To root out; to abolish.
burrow — full definition
- verb To dig a tunnel or hole, typically as a home or hiding place.
- verb To push or nestle into something for warmth, comfort, or safety.
- noun A tunnel or hole dug by an animal as a home.
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.