копну́ть — meaning in English

English meaning

• 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.

Senses

копну́ть 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.
• drill (ergative) To cause to drill (practice); to train in military arts.

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.

drill — full definition

1. verb To make a hole in something using a rotating cutting tool.
2. verb To practise something repeatedly, often in a military or training context, until it becomes automatic.
3. noun A tool or machine used for boring holes.
4. noun A repeated practice exercise designed to build a skill or prepare for an emergency.
5. noun A dark, gritty style of trap music known for aggressive, often violent lyrics.

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