Digging vs. Dogging — What's the Difference?

Digging, also referred to as excavation, is the process of using some implement such as claws, hands, manual tools or heavy equipment, to remove material from a solid surface, usually soil or sand on the surface of Earth. Digging is actually the combination of two processes, the first being the breaking or cutting of the surface, and the second being the removal and relocation of the material found there.

A domesticated carnivorous mammal (Canis familiaris syn. Canis lupus subsp. familiaris) occurring as a wide variety of breeds, many of which are traditionally used for hunting, herding, drawing sleds, and other tasks, and are kept as pets.

To break up, turn over, or remove (earth or sand, for example), as with a shovel, spade, or snout, or with claws, paws or hands.

Any of various carnivorous mammals of the family Canidae, such as the dingo.

To make or form by removing earth or other material

A male animal of the family Canidae, especially of a fox or a domesticated breed.

To prepare (soil) by loosening or cultivating.

Any of various other animals, such as the prairie dog.

To obtain or unearth by digging

A person

To obtain or find by an action similar to digging

A person regarded as contemptible

To learn or discover by careful research or investigation

A person regarded as unattractive or uninteresting.

To force down and into something; thrust

Something of inferior or low quality

To poke or prod

An investment that produces a low return or a loss.

(Sports) To strike or redirect (a ball) just before it hits the ground, keeping it in play, as in tennis or volleyball.

Dogs(Slang) The feet.

To understand fully

See andiron.

To like, enjoy, or appreciate

(Slang) A hot dog; a wiener.

To take notice of

Any of various hooked or U-shaped metallic devices used for gripping or holding heavy objects.

To loosen, turn over, or remove earth or other material.

(Astronomy) A sundog.

To make one's way by or as if by pushing aside or removing material

Totally; completely. Often used in combination

(Slang) To have understanding

To track or trail persistently

A poke or thrust

To hold or fasten with a mechanical device

A sarcastic, taunting remark; a gibe.

To be persistently or inescapably associated with

An archaeological excavation.

To be recurrently or persistently in the mind; haunt

(Sports) An act or an instance of digging a ball.

The act of one who dogs or harasses.

Digs Lodgings.

The practice of having sexual intercourse in public places, especially parks, deliberately taking the chance of being watched.

The action performed by a person or thing that digs.

Present participle of dog

A place where ore is dug, especially certain localities in California, Australia, etc. where gold is obtained.

Relentless and indefatigable in pursuit or as if in pursuit;

; lodgings; digs.

; locality.

Present participle of dig

The act or the place of digging or excavating.

Places where ore is dug; especially, certain localities in California, Australia, and elsewhere, at which gold is obtained.

Region; locality.

A thorough search for something (often causing disorder or confusion).

The act of digging;