digging Synonyms

dig excavation probe into tunnel toil terracing stab search searching scooping rummage research quarrying quarry prospecting prod poke tunneling scooping out hollowing out excavations spadework reconnoitring hollow out dig up digs borrow pit dig out grok unzipping dredge up work unearthing pitting mining Excavating examine earthwork drudge drilling disinter discover apprehend delve comprehend channelling channeling burrowing burrow excavate