dig in's Usage Examples:

predatory fishes that hunt in the waters above reefs and in the open sea; some dig in the sea floor for invertebrates.

The beetles live in shallow tunnels that they dig in damp soil around fresh and brackish lakes, rivers and ponds.

embroiled in a real-life murder case during a trip to an archaeological dig in Iraq following her divorce.

Marine Expeditionary Unit was faced with an opponent that frequently would dig in and engage the Marine forces, rather than the traditional hit and run (or.

If we’re always introducing ourselves, how can we really dig in? Two pieces first published in the magazine, by Matthew R.

times all these facilities made it attractive for the army and travelers to dig in their tents here, stay for few days and organize their further strategy.

the beach often pick up a large empty shell of this species, either to dig in the sand with, or take home to use as a decorative dish or ashtray.

There is evidence from an archaeological dig in Alverstone of a Roman military presence in the area.

Based upon remains discovered during a 1980s archaeological dig in the grounds of Cosmeston Lakes Country Park, it is a re-creation of 14th.

Like monals they dig in alpine biomes for tubers, rhizomes and invertebrates as well as rodent pups.

000 men, along with his mistress and their five illegitimate children, to dig in to the north of Gibraltar for a lengthy siege.

cases (particularly if the ground surface is soft), the inside wing can dig in, causing the aircraft to swing violently or even cartwheel.

Synonyms:

entrench;

Antonyms:

reassure; unfasten;