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Raredelving
The correct spelling is delving.
How to pronounce delving
verb
IPA: /ˈdɛlvɪŋ/
Say it like: Del-vin-g
The correct spelling is delving. To dig the ground, especially with a shovel.
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Meanings
verb
- 1.To dig the ground, especially with a shovel.
- 2.To search thoroughly and carefully for information, research, dig into, penetrate, fathom, trace out
- 3.To dig, to excavate.
noun
- 1.The act of one who delves.
- 2.The shaking of tin ore in a sieve held underwater so that the waste flows out, leaving the tin behind.
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