diggings
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| —pl n | |
| 1. | (functioning as plural) material that has been dug out |
| 2. | (functioning as singular or plural) a place where mining, esp gold mining, has taken place |
| 3. | informal (Brit) (functioning as plural) a less common name for digs |
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Example sentences
During the year, reports of new strikes caused the miners to stampede to new diggings.
Presence indicated by overturned rocks and small diggings near century plants.
In the winter when badgers are prime, and the weather is cold, check the hole for fresh diggings.
Look for fresh diggings left by nine-banded armadillos.
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