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grubbing Definition and Meaning in English (grubbing definition)

noun
Synonyms:diggingtoilingexcavating
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Grubbing definition: The act of digging or clearing the ground, often to remove roots or stumps.

Definitions of Grubbing

  1. 1noun

    The act of digging or clearing the ground, often to remove roots or stumps.

  2. 2noun

    The act of working hard and diligently, often in a laborious or unrewarding manner.

  3. 3noun(informal)

    Informal term for the act of eating, especially simple or unappetizing food.

Example Sentences

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“They spent the whole day grubbing in the garden, preparing the soil for planting.”

casual

“After hours of grubbing, he finally found the lost keys under the bushes.”

casual

“We were grubbing for some quick food after the long journey.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivegrub
third person singulargrubs
past tensegrubbed
agent noungrubber

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Grubbing definition: The act of digging or clearing the ground, often to remove roots or stumps.
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'Grubbing' translates to 'grubbing' in English. Grubbing definition: The act of digging or clearing the ground, often to remove roots or stumps.
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