Definitions

1. verb

past tense of dig, meaning to remove earth or other material from a hole or trench.

“After digging for hours, he dug a hole for the tree.”

2. noun

a hole or pit made by digging.

“The dug was deep enough to hold a small pond.”

3. noun

a player’s position in the team in a sport, especially hockey.

“He played as a defenseman in the dug.”

4. noun

a depression or hole in the ground, especially made by digging.

“The dug in the field was a haven for the birds.”