The puppy dug a hole in the dirt.

Meaning: The puppy used its paws to make a hole in the ground. The hole was deep and wide enough for the puppy to fit inside.

Choice of Words: Dug means to make a hole in the ground or other material using a tool or your hands. Hole is a space in the ground or other material that is deeper than it is wide. Dirt is the loose material that covers the surface of the earth.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• He dug a hole in the dirt.
• She dug dirt with a shovel.
• The rabbits dug a hole in the ground.
• The dog dug a hole in the backyard.
• Its roots dug deep into the earth, anchoring it firmly in place.
• The children built sandcastles and dug holes in the sand.
• Spades dug deep holes in soft, wet sand.
• The mole dug a new burrow in the garden.
• The dog dug up a nickel in the backyard.
• The next day, he dug it up again.