fodiō — meaning in English

English meaning

• dig verb To move earth aside, typically with a tool, in order to make a hole.
• stab verb To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.

Senses

fodiō is used for these senses in English:

• 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.
• stab (transitive) To pierce or to wound (somebody) with a (usually pointed) tool or weapon, especially a knife or dagger.

dig — full definition

1. verb To move earth aside, typically with a tool, in order to make a hole.
2. verb To search for information; to investigate.
3. verb (informal) To like or appreciate something.
4. noun A site where an archaeological excavation is taking place.
5. noun A sarcastic or critical remark aimed at someone.

stab — full definition

1. verb To pierce or wound someone or something with a pointed weapon such as a knife.
2. noun A wound or act caused by stabbing.
3. noun Informal: an attempt at something.
4. noun A sudden, sharp pain, whether physical or emotional.

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