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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

grubbing

/ˈɡrʌbɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does grubbing mean?

verb

to dig or search for something, especially roots or underground structures, often with difficulty or effort.

Example

"The gardener was grubbing up the old tree roots to make way for a new garden bed."

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