digit
- n one of the elements that collectively form a system of numeration
0 and 1 are digits - n the length of breadth of a finger used as a linear measure
- n a finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates
digital-analog converter
- n device for converting digital signals into analogue signals
digital-to-analog converter
- n device for converting digital signals into analogue signals
dig
- n the site of an archeological exploration
they set up camp next to the dig - n an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
she takes a dig at me every chance she gets - n a small gouge (as in the cover of a book)
the book was in good condition except for a dig in the back cover - n the act of digging
- n the act of touching someone suddenly with your finger or elbow
she gave me a sharp dig in the ribs - v turn up, loosen, or remove earth
- v create by digging
dig a hole
dig out a channel - v work hard
She was digging away at her math homework - v remove, harvest, or recover by digging
dig salt
dig coal - v thrust down or into
dig the oars into the water
dig your foot into the floor - v remove the inner part or the core of
- v poke or thrust abruptly
- v get the meaning of something