verb
grub
To dig persistently in search of something.
The pigs grub in the soft soil for edible roots.
Etymology
The older verb meant to dig. Grubbing retains that action, especially persistent digging or searching close to the ground.
More examples
- They grub in the mud for clams at low tide.
- We grubbed out stubborn roots before planting the garden.
- She grubs through old receipts to find proof of payment.
Forms
grub · grubs · grubbed · grubbing