1. The act of touching someone suddenly with one's finger or elbow; SYN. jab.
2. The site of an archeological exploration; SYN. excavation.

A laborer who digs.

(Homonym: spayed).
A sturdy hand shovel that can be pushed into the earth with the foot.
A digging implement adapted for being pushed into the ground with the foot.
A spade-shaped instrument.

Large hook or bracket used to hold tackle or spars; hooklike device of rope, wood or metal to secure ship's ropes, etc. /> A device for holding something in place: as a grommet or a loop of rope with a knot at one end to catch in an eye at the other; a ring of rope or metal; a loop of rope (as for a handle)