Words similar to digging

Example sentences for: digging

How can you use “digging” in a sentence? Here are some example sentences to help you improve your vocabulary:

The team dug up the head, which had partially thawed and decayed, then halted digging for fear of destroying their find.
Volunteers spent most of the summer digging the site up, and yesterday, Civil War re-enactment groups gave them a full Confederate burial, including a rousing rendition of "Dixie."
They were digging the grave in Old French, but the burial service was rudely interrupted by the Renaissance.
The company is poised to begin digging on the dilapidated Nottinghamshire property.
Sandy beaches are more fun than pebbles for castle building and hole digging, so bear that in mind when choosing your island.